Regenesis Biomedical has introduced the Provant Wound Therapy System. The product uses radio frequency signals to stimulate dormant cells. This approach helps facilitate wound healing, according to the...
World’s oldest person turns 115 at Indiana nursing home
Apr 22, 2008
The woman believed to be the oldest person in the world celebrated her 115th birthday on Sunday at Heritage House Convalescent Center in Shelbyville, IN.
AARP: Cost of drugs for seniors rises
Mar 06, 2008
The cost of brand name drugs commonly prescribed to the elderly rose by an average of 7.4% last year, says the AARP, an increase that greatly exceeded inflation.
Baxter halts production of blood thinner
Feb 13, 2008
Baxter International has temporarily halted production of certain heparin vials amid reports of serious adverse reactions to the widely used, injectable blood thinner. Baxter has not broadened a prior...
Medicare tops to-do list for lawmakers
Jan 14, 2008
Legislators are planning to resume discussions about Medicare after passing slimmed-down legislation on this program before the winter recess.
Researchers find holes in antipsychotics’ off-label uses
Jan 09, 2008
Antipsychotic drugs that are used “off-label” for controlling violent behavior in mentally challenged patients are less effective than placebos and dummy pills, according to a new British study.
Execs: Private equity views resident care as a priority
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2007
Skilled nursing leaders defended their care practices in the wake of a New York Times story blasting private equity firms that have recently bought facilities.
CMS to recover $4 billion in overpayments for Part D drugs
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 15, 2007
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said that because actual drug costs were lower than expected, Part D drug plan sponsors will need to return $4 billion to the agency.
Housing market fear doesn’t affect long-term care confidence
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2007
While the rest of the housing market is gripped by credit fears, those in long-term care are staying confident.
CMS: Part D drug premiums to increase
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 01, 2007
The average monthly premium for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage will increase slightly over the previous two years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said last week.