Buzz kill: Marijuana is not effective at treating Alzheimer’s, researchers find
Feb 09, 2010
A Canadian study has called into question marijuana’s effectiveness as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Following the money: Complying with the False Claims Act is more important than ever for long-term care
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2009
The federal government is ramping up prosecutions of funding fraud under the False Claims Act. More than ever, nursing homes need to show compliance
South Florida team wins Wii bowling National Senior League championship game
Dec 16, 2009
Only 20 pins separated the two teams, but in the end there could be only one winner of the first-ever National Senior League Wii Bowling championship game. “The SAS Strikers” from St. Andrews...
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...
Senators call for office devoted to Alzheimer’s research
Jul 30, 2009
Two U.S. senators Wednesday introduced a proposal that would create an Office of the National Alzheimer’s Project in the White House to coordinate research into treating and eradicating Alzheimer’s...
Editor’s Desk: More ‘optional’ guidance: If they ask, you’ll provide
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 01, 2009
If there were ever any doubts that the “culture change” we’ve all heard so much about in recent years was really going to take hold, it’s time to put them to rest.
Disability insurance bill could transform healthcare system, Minnix suggests
Jun 10, 2009
Passage of a bill released in Congress Tuesday has the potential to change the healthcare system as we know it, Larry Minnix, president and CEO of the American Association of Homes and Services for the...
Sensei launches diabetes iPhone app
Apr 28, 2009
Mobile technology developer Sensei has launched an iPhone application for people with diabetes. My Diabetes Guide helps diabetics manage their condition by offering instructions on “what to do, what...
Drug sales flat in the U.S. last year, according to IMS
Mar 24, 2009
Domestic prescription drug sales grew 1.3% in 2008 to $291 billion amid increased use of generics, lower sales of new products and slackening consumer demand resulting from the economic downturn, according...
Profile: George Hager CEO, Genesis HealthCare Corp.
By
Liza Berger
Mar 01, 2009
George Hager just may be the Ben Roethlisberger of Genesis HealthCare Corp.