Kickback allegations against North American Health Care CEO ‘plausibly supported,’ court...
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Nov 17, 2015
A lawsuit alleging that the CEO of North American Health Care Inc. personally oversaw a kickback scheme will continue, despite his motion to have the case dismissed, a federal court ruled last week.
NIA set to build $300M ‘real world’ Alzheimer’s database
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 06, 2023
The goal is to collect real-world data on Alzheimer’s disease and create a centralized data hub, helping to expand and speed Alzheimer’s research.
U.S. court upholds decision on nixing union election rule
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2012
A federal trial court has upheld a blow to a National Labor Relations Board rule on union elections.
Naughty or nice, residents vow to make 2018 worth living
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Kimberly Marselas
Jan 17, 2018
A fresh year means reason to celebrate for residents of the Los Angeles Jewish Home.
Kindred buys Ventas facilities for $700M, plans for skilled nursing exit in 2017
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Emily Mongan
Nov 15, 2016
Kindred Healthcare Inc. plans to purchase 36 skilled nursing facilities from Ventas Inc. for $700 million as part of its plan to exit the skilled nursing sector, the operator announced on Monday.
Provider wins False Claims decision, now must face claims that it retaliated against whistleblower
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Marty Stempniak
Feb 04, 2019
A Tennessee provider must still face claims that it retaliating against a whistleblower, despite a judge tossing those original claims.
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...
NIH highlights decade of Alzheimer’s advancements tied to small business investments
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 11, 2021
A new paper showcases the results of 11 years of federal investment in dementia research, including advancements in care intervention, diagnostics and therapeutics.
NYC facility halves UTI rate, care costs with ‘practical’ intervention
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 15, 2021
Gouverneur Health, a 295-bed skilled nursing facility, brought its average UTI rate to 2.13%, — lower than state and national benchmarks — and reduced its related care costs by 52% from the pre-intervention...
NIH: Inhaled moisturizing drug boosts lung function in severe COPD
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 02, 2021
The biologic drug hyaluronan improved lung function in patients hospitalized for severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a new study finds.