Call for additional patient testing in ManorCare hepatitis C lawsuit
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Jun 07, 2016
Attorneys representing the victims of the largest hepatitis C outbreak in recent history have asked for judge-ordered testing to find additional people who may have been infected.
Targeting a silent killer
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John Hall
Jun 06, 2016
Infections may be causing up to 300,000 resident deaths in facilities each year. A new federal program hopes to improve assessments and caregiving practices.
PharMerica asks SCOTUS for relief in False Claims case
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James M. Berklan
Jun 06, 2016
PharMerica has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider a 2015 decision that the long-term care pharmacy giant says opens the door to “copycat” lawsuits.
HCP spins off troubled HCR ManorCare
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Jun 06, 2016
HCP Inc. will spin off HCR ManorCare, its skilled nursing and assisted living portfolio, into an independent real estate investment trust, the company announced in May.
Scott named PointRight CEO
Jun 01, 2016
Steven Scott is the new president and CEO at PointRight, the company’s board of directors announced last week.
New device diagnoses dry eye
May 31, 2016
I-MED Pharma Inc. has launched its new medical device, the i-PEN, for diagnosis of dry eye disease.
Pest control company expands in North America
May 31, 2016
The world’s largest pest control company will expand its services in North America after rebranding a recent acquisition.
Ford moves to The Cardinal at North Hills
May 25, 2016
Kisco Senior Living has named Tom Ford as the executive director of The Cardinal at North Hills, its newest community in Raleigh, NC.
Investment firm adds Ventas shares
May 25, 2016
Pettyjohn Wood White Inc added 19,765 additional shares in Ventas during the most recent quarter end, the firm said in a disclosure report filed with the SEC this month.
Memory care facilities purchased
May 25, 2016
National Health Investors Inc. has exercised its purchase option to acquire five assisted living and memory care facilities owned and operated by Bickford Senior Living for $87.5 million.