Ocutrx Vision Technologies, LLC, which makes augmented reality glasses has announced a new state-of-the-art design for the company’s flagship Oculenz™ AR Wear glasses.
HHS program to repay states for dual-eligible drug costs
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Haymarket Media
Feb 22, 2006
The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a demonstration program to repay states for prescription medications for dual eligibles. States incurred these costs this year as the Medicare Part...
Some prostate cancer treatments may raise risk for dementia, investigators find
By
John O'Connor
Jul 08, 2019
Older prostate cancer patients receiving hormone-blocking treatments may face a heightened dementia risk, according to a federally-funded study.
New shower drain designed for wheelchairs
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 17, 2019
A new ProLine linear shower drain by QuickDrain USA can help designers create wet areas that allow wheelchair access and meet ADA compliance.
NeuroGym Technologies bought
Jul 17, 2018
Medline has purchased Canadian-based rehabilitation equipment maker NeuroGym Technologies, the company announced last week.
Same-sex couples: Are you and your staff prepared? Probably not
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Sep 05, 2013
Last week, McKnight’s staff writer Tim Mullaney wrote about the new Medicare guidance that guarantees that same-sex married couples can live in the same nursing home. Is your staff prepared to offer...
AAPACN annual conference rolls dice in Las Vegas April 19-21
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 17, 2023
Registration is in full swing for the The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) annual conference. The event will be held April 19-21 at The Tropicana Las Vegas.
Seniorlink adds Fronckiewicz to C-suite
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 18, 2019
Seniorlink Inc., a leading tech-enabled health services company has appointed Diane Fronckiewicz, J.D., as its new vice president, chief compliance and privacy officer. She will oversee all regulatory,...
Survey: Nurses report high sense of job security, low confidence in ability to retire
Sep 16, 2011
A majority of nurses are satisfied with their job security and finances, but worry about their retirement plans, according to a new survey.
Medicaid spending creep worries state budget officials
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Haymarket Media
Jul 11, 2005
Many states’ “rainy day” funds were depleted this year by escalating Medicaid costs, according to a just-released Fiscal Survey of States. The program continues to eat larger portions...