Pest control owner faces possible imprisonment, million-dollar fines for services at Georgia nursing...
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 13, 2013
The owner of a pest control company faces charges of improperly using a pesticide in nursing homes and engaging in a cover-up, which could result in prison time and stiff fines, according to the U.S. Department...
Give the sisters their due
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 14, 2018
Here’s a plea to all the sharks out there: Treat the nice ladies with the good habits and gentle demeanor right.
Education Resources Inc. is partnering with hospitals to bring a new course on adult dysphagia to New Jersey and Indianapolis.
Inovalon to buy Avalere Health
Aug 25, 2015
Data analytics company Inovalon will buy Avalere Health Inc., a healthcare consulting firm, for $140 million.
A special day for veterans. Too bad there aren’t a lot more of them.
By
John O'Connor
Nov 04, 2019
It’s nice that we’ll pause to thank our veterans next Monday, but there should be more.
GPO agreement with HealthTrust reached
Jan 31, 2017
Healthcare IT company CareView Communications Inc., has entered a group purchasing agreement with HealthTrust.
Medline tool helps reduce hospital readmissions
Jul 25, 2012
Medline Industries Inc. recently launched a readmission tracking and analysis tool for nursing homes.
Document scanner features easy network hookup
Sep 21, 2011
Plustek Technology Inc. recently unveiled its SmartOffice PN2040 scanner. The scanner simply needs to be plugged into a facility’s network. Users can then scan to any connected PC that is network-connected.
Genesis: SNF selloff to trim rent outlays by $10.5 million
By
Dec 06, 2016
Genesis HealthCare expects to save $10.5 million in rent payments following the sale of 92 skilled nursing facilities previously leased by its biggest landlord, the long-term care giant announced in early...
EEOC sues after disabled aide is dismissed
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 05, 2015
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is alleging that a South Carolina nursing home fired one of its licensed practical nurses due to a disability that complicated her pregnancy.