Aquatic announced fiberglass-reinforced polymer showers and tub-showers will be made of DuraCore. The substance is stronger, whiter, glossier and more durable than competitors’ offerings, according...
Eco Sound Medical Services to distribute hip protectors
Aug 21, 2013
Medical Protection Technologies has said its Fall-Safe Hip Protectors will be available through Eco Sound Medical Services.
Physician group changes name
Sep 23, 2014
The American College of Physician Executives is becoming the American Association for Physician Leadership. The association said it will broaden its programs and services and strive to “more fully...
Canadian distributor chosen for nurse call system
Apr 05, 2017
Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. announced that Genesis Integration Inc. is the Canadian Master Distributor for Jeron’s Provider Nurse Call Platforms.
Personalized care coaching platform announces cloud-based app
Aug 02, 2016
ViiMed has said its new cloud-based application, EXTEND, can connect patients and care teams through bundled care programs, such as joint surgery. EXTEND is designed to help providers reduce costs, shorten...
Critical Alert Systems acquires Intego Systems
Feb 21, 2012
Critical Alert Systems announced the acquisition of Intego Systems, which has been a leading nurse call systems company for nearly two decades. “This acquisition allows Critical Alert Systems to...
SimpleLTC acquired
Aug 16, 2016
Briggs Healthcare will buy SimpleLTC, the company said Monday.
Executive order targets drug shortages
Nov 01, 2011
Fully 178 drug shortages were reported to the Food and Drug Administration in 2010. President Obama signed a limited executive order Monday that he said will reduce the problem. The measure calls on the...
Alzheimer’s care costs could top $200 billion this year
Mar 20, 2012
Direct care costs for treating Alzheimer’s disease are estimated to be $200 billion in 2012, a new report reveals. Fully $140 will be paid through the Medicare and Medicaid programs. While 800,000...
New balances released
Apr 07, 2015
METTLER TOLEDO, a precision instruments supplier, has launched new MS-TS balances for laboratories and manufacturers.