Kinnser Software introduces Hospice Item Set readiness
Jul 01, 2014
Kinnser Software Inc. has announced its readiness for the Hospice Item Set (the HIS), a new compliance requirement affecting all Medicare-certified hospice admissions and discharges starting July 1, 2014.
PL Snapshot updated version released by PointRight
Nov 20, 2013
PointRight Inc. announced it has released an upgraded version of its Professional Liability (PL) Snapshot. The tool can predict the risk of liability claims for long-term care providers.
GE Capital announces $500 million credit for Brookdale Senior Living
Dec 22, 2014
GE Capital’s Healthcare Financial Services said it has helped arrange a $500 million credit facility for Brookdale Senior Living Inc. HFS is administrative agent and GE Capital Markets is sole lead...
Unfavorable article against hip device firm holds up in court
Mar 20, 2013
The maker of a device used to protect fragile hip joints in nursing home residents failed to raise sufficient evidence to justify a trade disparagement claim against the author of an unfavorable article,...
Experimental drug prevents blood clots from forming in legs and lungs
Dec 11, 2012
The experimental drug Eliquis prevented blood clots in the legs and lungs and kept them from recurring, according to a new study. Patients who took the medicine were 81% less likely to have symptoms of...
Insulin cartridges recalled by Tandem Diabetes Care
Jan 22, 2014
Tandem Diabetes Care® Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of specific lots of insulin cartridges that are used with the t:slim® Insulin Pump in mid-January. Nearly 5,000 boxes of cartridges are affected.
AHCA promotes LTC Trend Tracker
May 29, 2013
The American Health Care Association showcased LTC Trend Tracker, a web-based software tool, at the Health Aging Forum on May 23. The forum was an interactive session hosted by the Senate Special Committee...
Construction Specialties introduces wall and door protection
Aug 19, 2014
Construction Specialties Inc. (C/S) has debuted a new line of wall and door protection, Acrovyn by Design and Acrovyn Doors by Design. The products embed high-resolution images and logos as well as simulated...
Caremerge creates chronic care management tool
Jun 30, 2015
Caremerge Inc. has launched its Chronic Care Management Solution, designed to tackle the new Medicare Chronic Care Management reimbursements as set forth by the Affordable Care Act.
Capital One announces $16.3 million SNF loan
Aug 29, 2017
Capital One announced a $16.3 million loan to PruittHealth for three skilled nursing facilities and an ICF-MR (Intermediate Care Facility for those with mental retardation) in Georgia, along with a SNF...