Healthcare IT company CareView Communications Inc., has entered a group purchasing agreement with HealthTrust.
Medline tool helps reduce hospital readmissions
Jul 25, 2012
Medline Industries Inc. recently launched a readmission tracking and analysis tool for nursing homes.
Genesis: SNF selloff to trim rent outlays by $10.5 million
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Dec 06, 2016
Genesis HealthCare expects to save $10.5 million in rent payments following the sale of 92 skilled nursing facilities previously leased by its biggest landlord, the long-term care giant announced in early...
EEOC sues after disabled aide is dismissed
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James M. Berklan
Aug 05, 2015
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is alleging that a South Carolina nursing home fired one of its licensed practical nurses due to a disability that complicated her pregnancy.
SNFs with satisfied workers report fewer deficiencies, earn better marks from customers: report
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 08, 2013
Skilled nursing facilities with a high rate of employee satisfaction also have fewer survey deficiencies and a higher Five-Star quality rating, according to research announced yesterday at the American...
Study: Drugs lead to 40-year decline in cholesterol levels
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Haymarket Media
Oct 13, 2005
Statin drugs have contributed to the drop in average cholesterol levels among older Americans since the 1960s, according to a new study.
Two studies examine recipe for longevity
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Haymarket Media
Jul 14, 2006
Have a grandmother in her 80s or an uncle in his 90s? Then the National Institutes of Health may want to hear from you.
Welch Allyn partners with Wavelength Information Services, in effort to increase EHR adoption
Oct 05, 2011
Welch Allyn recently announced that it is partnering with Wavelength Information Services Inc. Under the arrangement, Wavelength clients will be introduced to a customized version of the EHR Prep-Select...
Extendicare to give committee’s recommendation on sale by month’s end
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Haymarket Media
May 11, 2006
Extendicare Inc. expects to shed some light by the end of this month on whether it plans to sell or reorganize itself.
Hearing aid company promotes devices
Jan 04, 2017
iHEAR Medical Inc. is offering advanced hearing solutions featuring high quality sound, the company said.