Visits begin to resume at nursing homes following coronavirus vaccinations … Drugmaker wants expanded EUA for COVID-19 antibody treatment in nursing homes … Providers welcome significant reform to...
Also in the News for Wednesday, Oct. 8
Oct 08, 2020
HHS updates FAQs for Provider Relief Fund … Strong infection control, limited physical contact among key recommendations for welcoming back nursing home visitors … Nearly half of U.S. nursing homes...
New DOJ task forces targeting worst SNFs
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May 04, 2016
The Department of Justice is forming 10 regional task forces to expose and improve nursing homes that are found to provide “grossly substandard” care.
Card-check battle leaves all combatants worse for wear
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2009
The apparent demise of a bill intended to make it easier for unions to form has left nearly all sides bloodied from battle.
Health community sees benefits of Tai Chi for frail elderly
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Haymarket Media
Apr 04, 2005
A new kind of Tai Chi – call it Tai Chi with a twist – is gaining attention as an effective form of exercise for frail elderly people.
Oral liquid of spironolactone available
Nov 29, 2017
CMP Pharma announced its CaroSpir is the first FDA-approved oral liquid dosage form of the potassium-sparing diuretic spironolactone.
New rehab company to debut in 2017
Oct 25, 2016
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare will combine three of its rehab companies to form one organization known as Inspired by Drive, effective in January.
Also in the News for Wednesday, April 25
Apr 25, 2018
A ‘cover-up’? That’s just what CNA calls orders to change H.R. McMaster’s clothes and her statement about his death … New Kindred at Home division looks to acquire Curo and...
McKnight’s Newsmaker Video: Healthcare reform swipes at long-term care funding, Lane says
Oct 01, 2009
Billions of dollars for nursing home funding are at stake if healthcare reform takes effect. That is according to Larry Lane, vice president of government relations for Genesis HealthCare Corp. He spoke...
Mary Ousley named winner of McKnight’s Women of Distinction 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award
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James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2021
Mary Ousley, chief strategy officer for long-term care giant PruittHealth and a past chair of the American Health Care Association, has been chosen as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner in...