CMS issues ruling related to DOMA demise … President Obama criticizes Staples for approach to healthcare coverage … Glaucoma patients have better adherence with generic drug, study finds
Genesis closes Skilled Healthcare purchase
Feb 03, 2015
Genesis HealthCare completed the acquisition of Skilled Healthcare Group on Monday. The combined company will have a new NYSE ticker symbol (GEN) and operate under the name Genesis Healthcare Inc.
Also in the news for Wednesday, January 28
Jan 28, 2015
Longevity gene related to planning and decision-making…Indiana to expand Medicaid…
Penn researchers identify molecule related to diabetes and wounds
Flu now rampaging in long-term care facilities nationwide, officials confirm
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 20, 2015
Long-term care facilities across the country are being hit hard by the seasonal flu, due in part to a problem with this year’s vaccine, federal officials stated late last week.
Genesis Healthcare improperly uses background checks, federal lawsuit charges
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 13, 2015
One of the largest nursing home chains in the nation uses background checks on potential employees in a way that violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act, according to a federal lawsuit filed last week.
Insulin spray leads to significant benefits for those with dementia, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2015
Taking a man-made form of insulin improved memory and cognition in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to recently published findings.
New skin patch helps keep diabetic foot ulcers at bay
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 01, 2015
Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine have developed a drug delivered through a skin patch that not only helps diabetic foot ulcers heal faster, but prevents the wounds from recurring.
Ask the payment expert … about ABNs and denial letters
By
Patricia Boyer
Jan 01, 2015
Can you demystify the ABNs and denial letters process?
Omnicare and McKesson to extend drug distribution deal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Omnicare Inc. and McKesson Corporation have decided to extend their agreement through 2019, which will include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals.
HomMed to change corporate name
Jan 06, 2015
Honeywell HomMed has announced it will change its corporate name to Honeywell Life Care Solutions.