WHO: Remdesivir doesn’t prevent COVID deaths … Brain stimulation eases Alzheimer’s apathy in study … Major players in vaccine supply chain warn that distribution will be difficult … NIH to test...
North Carolina group revives old flowers for seniors
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2020
What one person may consider worthless could be highly prized by another. A North Carolina volunteer group is bringing new meaning to the phrase by refurbishing people’s old flowers and giving them to...
COVID-19 relief talks resume as emergency funding for LTC providers begins to dry up
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 14, 2020
The White House and federal lawmakers have resumed negations on another COVID-19 relief bill, which could come in the nick of time for some long-term care providers.
Feds race to buy COVID antibody cocktails
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 14, 2020
The federal government is planning to stockpile COVID-19 antibody drugs in an effort to ensure treatment availability while the country awaits a vaccine.
HealthDirect Pharmacy Services adds Family Pharmacy Services to portfolio
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 13, 2020
HealthDirect Pharmacy Services has acquired Family Pharmacy Healthcare, its 26th long-term care pharmacy location. The 43-year-old Family pharmacy includes the long-term pharmacy business and a single...
KARE hires Steph Kolbo as chief growth officer
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 13, 2020
Steph Kolbo has been hired as chief growth officer of KARE, a digital labor marketplace for post-acute and senior care. Kolbo will join KARE after a decade at NRC Health, a healthcare customer intelligence...
Remdesivir effective against COVID-19, researchers conclude
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 13, 2020
Intravenous remdesivir shortens recovery time and reduces mortality in hospitalized patients when compared to placebo, according to final trial data from NIAID. No other antiviral has yet been confirmed...
Providers plea for support after Trump nixes COVID-19 relief talks
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 08, 2020
President Trump’s abrupt decision to halt negotiations between his staff and federal lawmakers on another COVID-19 relief bill until after the election could mean doom for residents and workers at long-term...
Conk appointed administrator at new Orchards Health Center
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 07, 2020
Kelly Conk has been named administrator of the new Orchards Health Center in Rancho Mission Viejo, CA. The community is scheduled to open this month with 58 assisted living apartments and 1 20-bed memory...
Parkinson, former CMS chief agree: ‘Nightmare’ COVID-19 a chance for providers to learn, improve
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 07, 2020
COVID-19 has been a “clinical nightmare and a business disaster” but also can be an outstanding learning opportunity, leaders said Tuesday.