Pharmacy owner pleads guilty to obstructing Medicare audit, settles for $2.5M
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 22, 2016
The owner of two pharmacies in Alabama has pleaded guilty to charges of obstructing a Medicare audit. He will pay a $2.5 million government penalty.
Sun completes company split, looks to acquire businesses
Nov 24, 2010
Sun Healthcare Group Inc., a major nursing home chain, recently completed its corporate split, which separates its real estate holdings from its nursing operations.
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Floor lift features electronics
Aug 30, 2016
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Asbury appoints Leidig
May 21, 2015
Doug Leidig will be the new president and CEO of Asbury Communities Inc. He will begin June 1.
FDA approves new oral drug to relieve constipation from opioid painkillers
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 24, 2013
Long-term care residents who experience constipation from taking opioids to manage chronic pain may benefit from Amitiza, an oral drug recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
OnShift recognizes top schedulers
Feb 21, 2012
OnShift announced five winners of its first annual Scheduler of the Year Awards. The recipients exemplify “commitment, flexibility, and focus in leading the employee scheduling efforts in long-term...
NeighborCare spurns second Omnicare bid
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 29, 2005
NeighborCare Inc., one of the biggest long-term care pharmacies in the United States, has rejected a $32-a-share takeover bid from Omnicare, the largest.
Emergency! Prep time
By
Meg LaPorte
Oct 06, 2017
As deadline nears, providers and vendors ramp up education, training and drills
Ontario appeals court rules for Ventas in Sunrise REIT acquisition fight
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 27, 2007
Ventas Inc. has won another round in its attempt to acquire Sunrise Real Estate Investment Trust.