NIH study: Well-hydrated adults appear to live longer, healthier lives
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 04, 2023
Seniors are more likely to have chronic conditions and show signs of advanced biological aging when underhydrated, a new study finds.
Unidine acquires FAME Food Management
Feb 11, 2015
Unidine Corporation has bought Boston-based FAME Food Management Inc. for an undisclosed sum.
MedProperties and Equity team up to build Florida SNF
Apr 22, 2014
MedProperties Holdings LLC and Equity Inc. will be building a replacement skilled nursing facility in Gainesville, FL.
New nurse call system debuts
Sep 06, 2017
Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. has introduced the Pro-Alert 570 Nurse Call System.
Agility Holdings buys VCPI, plans growth
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 05, 2017
Agility Holdings LLC has purchased VCPI from Extendicare Inc., the companies announced in January.
Sun completes company split, looks to acquire businesses
Nov 24, 2010
Sun Healthcare Group Inc., a major nursing home chain, recently completed its corporate split, which separates its real estate holdings from its nursing operations.
Pharmacy owner pleads guilty to obstructing Medicare audit, settles for $2.5M
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 22, 2016
The owner of two pharmacies in Alabama has pleaded guilty to charges of obstructing a Medicare audit. He will pay a $2.5 million government penalty.
‘Large-scale’ LTPAC provider picks new tech vendor
Jun 12, 2018
A sizeable provider of long-term, post-acute care services has selected MatrixCare as its new electronic health record platform vendor.
New treatment guidelines for chronic constipation in adults published
By
Alicia Lasek
May 22, 2023
The new guidelines cover management of chronic idiopathic constipation, a common disorder that affects 8% to 12% of U.S. adults.
FDA approves new oral drug to relieve constipation from opioid painkillers
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 24, 2013
Long-term care residents who experience constipation from taking opioids to manage chronic pain may benefit from Amitiza, an oral drug recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.