NxStage Medical Inc., which makes dialysis products, is heralding the 10th year anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) clearance of its System One™ product.
CMS shouldn’t rely on accreditation surveys for hospice quality, report says
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Jun 30, 2015
Accreditation surveys are not a guarantee that hospice providers are meeting federal or state requirements, according to a new report from the Office of the Inspector General.
Braun named president of MEIKO USA
Jun 29, 2015
Markus Braun has been appointed as the new president of MEIKO USA, Inc., a commercial washing equipment manufacturer.
Sabra acquires skilled nursing portfolio for $234M
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Holly Petrovich
Jun 26, 2015
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc. agreed to purchase a portfolio of four transitional care facilities in Maryland for $234 million, the company announced Wednesday.
Fall prevention program ‘LIFTs’ risk of senior falls
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Holly Petrovich
Jun 25, 2015
A home-based fall prevention and wellness program has shown evidence of a 13% reduced risk of falls among seniors in a one-year period, while also reducing the occurrence of insurance claims, LifePlans...
Hawley fills new IPC position
Jun 24, 2015
IPC Healthcare, Inc. has appointed Beth Hawley, SFMH, MBA, FACHE as Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, a newly created position.
Hill-Rom to buy Welch Allyn for $2.05B
Jun 24, 2015
Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. said it will acquire New York-based manufactorer Welch Allyn for $2.05 billion in cash and stock.
Suicide prevention resource released
Jun 24, 2015
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has released a guide called Caring for Adult Patients with Suicide Risk: A Consensus Guide for Emergency Departments to help healthcare professionals.
Hospice provider will pay $10.1M for overcharging Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare
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Jun 22, 2015
A Florida-based non-profit hospice provider will pay more than $10.1 million for allegedly overbilling Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare, according to the terms of a settlement reached with federal authorities.
EEOC sues home for failure to comply with agreement
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Holly Petrovich
Jun 18, 2015
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has charged a North Carolina nursing home for failing to pay a settlement to a disabled employee.