Pfizer Inc. announced it has recalled 191,000 bottles of its top-selling drug Lipitor. The medication is used to fight cholesterol. Pfizer launched the recall following reports that a musty odor was coming...
Speaker at Medline-sponsored event: new survey process can help improve care
Oct 08, 2010
The new survey process can be a “win-win” that leads to better care in nursing homes. So claimed Kansas Gov. Mark Parkinson, who is the incoming president of the American Health Care Association...
Product helps operators become more savvy capital buyers
Oct 08, 2010
NIC Investment Guide 2010: Investing in Seniors Housing & Care Properties serves as a primer for understanding the seniors housing and care property sector. The Investment Guide covers the investment characteristics...
McKnight’s Newsmaker videos examine capital market, economy and new products
Oct 05, 2010
Recent McKnight’s Newsmaker videos reveal insider takes on capital availability, how the coming elections may affect healthcare reform, and more. The videos were shot at the recent National Investment...
DM Systems introduces Heelift AFO
Oct 05, 2010
Heelift AFO is the newest offering from DM Systems Inc. The product features a semi-rigid polypropylene brace, which is positioned to provide safe ankle and foot support. Its soft foam helps prevents injury...
RF Technologies names Harwood president
Sep 28, 2010
RF Technologies announced that Mark Harwood will be the company’s new president. Harwood is a former president and CEO of Arjo Inc. He also previously served as a vice president at Baxter International...
New PillStation system to undergo medication-adherence testing
Sep 28, 2010
SentiCare Inc. has received funding for three medication-adherence studies. The firm’s new PillStation system will be tested for its effectiveness among patients with varying health issues. One study...
MedAssets to buy Broadlane for $850 million
Sep 14, 2010
Supply chain and software firm MedAssets Inc. announced it will acquire The Broadlane Group for $850 million in cash. MedAssets serves 40,000 non-acute care providers.
Pill Timer helps residents take meds when needed
Sep 14, 2010
Rexam and Med Time Technology, Inc. jointly unveiled “The Pill Timer.” The product lets providers and others program audio and visual alerts to help people properly take their prescription...
J&J recalling two hip replacement products
Sep 07, 2010
Johnson & Johnson’s artificial joint firm announced a recall of two hip replacement products. Subsidiary DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. said it is recalling the ASR Hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL...