NIC MAP announces reduced rates for industry stats
Feb 09, 2010
NIC MAP studies that cover the third quarter of 2009 are available at a $50 discount through Feb. 15, the organization announced. The reports provide metro-area specific data on occupancy, supply and construction...
Office 360 picks Sam Calderon to lead healthcare and hospitality division
Jan 05, 2010
Office360, a national distributor of office supplies and furniture, recently hired Sam Calderon as president of healthcare and hospitality sales for the Americas. Calderon, founder of Calderon Textiles...
Letwaitis to work with Life Care Funding Group
Dec 18, 2009
Jo Letwaitis of the Senior Site Inc. will represent the Life Care Funding Group as a Midwest “Network Partner,” according to firm. She will work with senior living organizations families and...
Elevated toilet helps residents with mobility limitations
Dec 18, 2009
Maddak Inc. recently introduced the Secure-Bolt, an elevated toilet seat. The product makes it easier for residents to get on and off the toilet. It is especially helpful for residents with mobility limitations—such...
Gilead blood pressure drug falls short in trial
Dec 15, 2009
Gilead Sciences Inc. said its high blood pressure treatment candidate, darusentan, failed to meet the main goal of a late-stage clinical trial when compared to a placebo.
A company spokesman said the company...
GE Healthcare acquires Living Independently Group
Dec 01, 2009
GE Healthcare announced that it has fully acquired Living Independently Group Inc. The latter firm makes the QuietCare monitoring system. The acquisition follows the September 2008 announcement that GE...
Arkray’s blood glucose monitoring system receives government approval
Nov 05, 2009
Arkray Inc. announced that its Glucogard blood glucose monitoring system has received marketing approval from the Food and Drug Administration. The auto-coded product requires only 0.5 microliters of blood...
Life Systems unveils new wheelchair scale
Nov 05, 2009
Life Systems Inc. recently introduced the Rosie Smart Wheelchair Scale. Designed for use in the long-term care setting, the scale’s operating software stores up to 100 wheelchair or chair weights...
For show organizers, laughter may be the best medicine
Oct 27, 2009
As the fall trade show season kicks in, event planners are offering the usual opportunities to mingle with peers, learn more about the market and explore new products. This year, they are also showcasing...
Vocollect and American HealthTech usher in new kind of partnership
Oct 13, 2009
Historically, vendor partnerships have tended to take the form of one company absorbing another. But last week’s announcement between Vocollect Healthcare Systems Inc. and American HealthTech Inc....