Pharma company Teva to pay $27 million over charges of kickbacks to promote dangerous antipsychotic
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 12, 2014
Teva Pharmaceuticals and subsidiary IVAX LLC have agreed to a $27.6 million settlement over charges that they paid kickbacks to a psychiatrist for putting nursing home residents on the antipsychotic drug...
Long-term care looks for leaders as healthcare industry adds jobs
By
McKnight's Staff
May 07, 2012
A new rise in healthcare jobs is good news for executives in senior care, an expert said Friday.
Gene research looks to slow Alzheimer’s disease
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 25, 2005
Researchers are examining the possible benefits of boosting the expression of a particular gene in Alzheimer’s patients.
AmeriPride Services’ Twin Falls, ID, commercial laundry facility is the first to earn TRSA’s Hygienically Clean Healthcare designation.
Also in the News for Thursday, October 6
Oct 06, 2016
Nursing facility occupancy down slightly in third quarter of 2016 … Provider group: PA’s nursing home overhaul may clash with federal regulations … FDA issues final rule to accelerate...
SNF operator to pay $1 million to settle genetic testing fraud allegations
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Apr 12, 2017
A Louisville, KY-based skilled nursing facility operator has agreed to pay nearly $1 million to clear up claims related to its role in a genetic testing scheme that violated the False Claims Act, the Department...
Also in the News for Monday, June 15
Jun 15, 2015
Medicare favors generic opioid drug to avoid abuse … LTC plans use technology to reduce costs … Spinal cord injuries increase in older adults … More than half of seniors live below poverty...
Researchers: Key to living long is in genes
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 30, 2007
Living to 100 may hinge on having special genes that balance out the harmful effects of other, “bad” genes, researchers say. Their discovery could lead to the development of medications aimed...
Smith & Nephew launches negative pressure wound care system
Feb 24, 2009
Smith & Nephew’s Advanced Wound Management division recently announced the U.S. launch of its new Renasys EZ negative pressure wound therapy system. The new product will enable clinicians to exercise...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, March 17
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 17, 2022
FDA to host public workshop addressing gaps in opioid prescriber education content … Frailty in rheumatoid arthritis reversible with treatment and exercise … FDA approves Symbicort aerosol generic...