OIG has recovered $5 billion so far this fiscal year … Researchers identify new genes to target in battle against UTIs … Government grant will support research into bile salt solution to C....
CDC: Signs point to bad flu season, nursing home outbreaks already reported
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 05, 2014
Nursing homes and other healthcare providers should prepare for a bad flu season, based on indications that this year’s dominant strain is dangerous and the vaccine might be of limited effectiveness,...
Does Genworth’s news mean it’s time to flee?
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2014
There is a memorable scene in the movie “Forrest Gump” when Lt. Dan chews out the well-intentioned title soldier for saluting him while the enemy is likely watching. The implication is that...
McKnight’s panel: A brighter future for SNFs
By
Tim Mullaney
Dec 01, 2014
Long-term care providers can harness healthcare reform to become more profitable and competitive than ever, but success is not guaranteed. Proactive organizations with advanced technology tools already...
Discovery could speed sepsis treatment
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Nursing home residents might benefit from a new way of diagnosing and treating sepsis made possible by a discovery at the University of British Columbia.
Researchers pinpoint brain’s ‘weak spot’ for Alzheimer’s, connection to schizophrenia
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 26, 2014
A particular part of the brain appears to be a “weak spot” that is vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, according to recently released findings out of the United Kingdom.
Omnicare and McKesson expand agreement
Nov 25, 2014
Omnicare Inc. and McKesson Corporation have signed an expanded agreement to include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals.
BusinessBriefs for November 2014
Nov 01, 2014
» Large nonprofit senior living groups continue to be largely the domain of faith-based operators, according to the latest LeadingAge Ziegler 100 report. Presbyterian-, Methodist- and Lutheran-run organizations...
Test could confirm sepsis within an hour
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 24, 2014
Nursing home residents might benefit from a new way of diagnosing and treating sepsis made possible by discoveries out of the University of British Columbia.
Honeywell Introduces remote patient monitor
Oct 14, 2014
Honeywell has launched the HomMed Genesis DM™ v4.15, a new version of the remote patient monitor with new peripheral devices.