Health Mart, an independent pharmacy franchise, announced new innovations and updates to its products at McKesson ideaShare 2017.
Hollywood channels nurses in docu-play
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2020
Hollywood stars used the words of real-life nurses coping with the pandemic in a virtual docu-play “That Kindness: Nurses in Their Own Words.”
Editors’ Blog: Untangling Alzheimer’s
Oct 02, 2009
As the number of cases continue to rise, scientists are working furiously to decode the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease. But as much as they have discovered, it seems there is still much more to learn.
Editors’ Blog: Who should care for the mentally ill?
Jul 02, 2009
A new report from a mental law advocacy group rekindles the debate over where to house the mentally ill. The time seems ripe to reexamine the issue.
Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center breaks ground
May 13, 2014
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center took place May 13. A new one-story building – located in an area near existing facility – will retain wooded areas...
Premiere edition of McKnight’s Weekly Roundup to launch later today
May 01, 2009
The McKnight’s Weekly Roundup will make its debut in a few hours. Each Friday, this unique, free e-newsletter will provide a glimpse at the week ahead, while also reprising some of the top stories...
Habit forming
Sep 09, 2008
Got Game Entertainment announced that it has begun shipping its MindHabits game to stores across the nation. The product helps users maintain a more positive state of mind while sharpening their cognitive...
Tennessee House passes sprinkler legislation
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 12, 2004
Tennessee’s House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill requiring all nursing homes to install smoke detectors in resident rooms and submit sprinkler installation plans to the state. This...
Federal authorities are investigating Emeritus’ Medicaid billings, ProPublica reports
By
Tim Mullaney
Feb 28, 2014
Federal investigators have been looking into Medicaid billing practices at senior living giant Emeritus Corp. for more than a year. Investigative journalism outlet ProPublica first reported the story Thursday,...
News broadcast alleging illegal nursing home evictions roils over Thanksgiving weekend
By
Liza Berger
Dec 03, 2019
A national news story charging that some nursing facilities illegally evict residents when funding runs out, among other reasons, made providers wince during the long holiday weekend. The NBC story reported...