Nurse-led quality program improves care of older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 04, 2019
The NICHE program of the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing has proven successful in a number of key areas, say researchers.
Monitoring devices for IVs
Aug 29, 2017
ivWatch LLC, which offers continuous monitoring devices for the early detection of peripheral IV infiltrations, has been awarded an Innovative Technology contract from Vizient Inc.
Poor sleep linked to more COPD flare-ups: NIH study
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Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 07, 2022
Poor sleep quality is a good predictor of whether a patient with COPD will have exacerbations, researchers say.
Global telemed market expected to exceed $113 billion in 2025
May 03, 2017
The global telemedicine market will hit about $113.1 billion by 2025, according to a new report.
Omnicare makes unsolicited offer to buy NeighborCare
By
Haymarket Media
May 25, 2004
Omnicare Inc., the nation’s largest provider of prescription drugs and medical supplies to nursing homes, made an unsolicited offer to buy Baltimore-based NeighborCare Inc. for $1.35 billion Monday....
Extendicare moves forward with spin-off plans
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Haymarket Media
Jun 08, 2006
Extendicare Inc.’s Assisted Living Concepts Inc. has filed official federal registration documents with the Securities & Exchange Commission to spin off from the company’s division in the United...
The boss at CMS has some nice things to say about regulations
By
John O'Connor
Jan 22, 2018
It appears there may be some good news ahead, courtesy of the boss at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Keeping workers healthy may harm your bottom line
By
John O'Connor
Jun 25, 2015
Long-term care operators are in the business of solving problems. They make problems disappear for residents, families and the government. And let’s not forget employees.
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....
COVID-19 rapid test makers struggling to meet demand
Jan 21, 2022
However, government’s order for the free test kits is in addition to existing supply and does not interfere with existing orders