Sting operation: More than 250,000 assisted living facility ‘residents’ evicted
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Haymarket Media
Jul 23, 2007
More than a quarter of a million residents were evicted – with prejudice – from a Tucson, AZ, assisted living facility recently. You might say it was part of a big sting operation.
Profile: Michael Wylie
Oct 10, 2017
While Michael Wylie has spent three decades working at Genesis Healthcare, it was an experience as a son that showed him how much his colleagues care.
Honeywell introduces allergen remover
May 13, 2014
Honeywell has made its Bluetooth® Smart True HEPA Allergen Remover available for purchase. It’s the first air purifier to use Bluetooth® technology to track local pollen counts via a mobile app.
Painkiller distribution could be curtailed
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James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2013
An advisory panel has recommended making it more difficult for long-term care residents and others to receive certain painkillers. Providers criticize the proposal, saying it could leave seniors suffering...
Obama to appoint Berwick as CMS head, news report says
Mar 29, 2010
The Obama Administration is set to disclose that Donald M. Berwick is its pick for administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, according to a report from the Bureau of National Affairs.
Daschle gets official nod for HHS appointment
Dec 12, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama at a press conference Thursday formally announced former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle as his pick for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Studies offer hope for slowing Alzheimer’s progression
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Haymarket Media
Jun 24, 2005
Some experimental therapies may slow the mental confusion or help improve daily functioning in Alzheimer’s patients, according to new studies presented during the first-ever Alzheimer’s Association...
Edentech releases tool to stay up-to-date on recalls
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 24, 2020
SecureRecalls.com, the newest component in Edentech’s Care, Safe & Secure Suite, is a subscription service providing clients with monitoring and alerting within minutes of a food, drug, device, consumer...
CDC outlines 2014 global health threats
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Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2014
Antibiotic resistance and prescription drug abuse are among the top global threats expected in 2014, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Wal-Mart to sell low-cost electronic health record systems to docs
Mar 12, 2009
Known for its low-cost food, clothing and appliances, Wal-Mart soon will be offering reasonably priced electronic health record systems.