Life Systems Inc. recently introduced the Rosie Smart Wheelchair Scale. Designed for use in the long-term care setting, the scale’s operating software stores up to 100 wheelchair or chair weights...
MedAssets sells billing and collection technology to St. Barnabas
Aug 25, 2009
MedAssets Inc. has sold its billing and collection software to St. Barnabas Health Care System. St. Barnabas is a nonprofit provider that runs a nursing home, six acute care hospitals, rehab centers and...
Study probes bouts of lucidity among those with dementia
By
Donna Shryer
Jun 09, 2024
A recent study published in The Gerontologist sheds light on a phenomenon that many caregivers of seniors with severe dementia have witnessed: moments of unexpected clarity or recognition, often called...
Doing well by doing good has certainly proven true for Lynne Katzmann.
Lumex Non-Tilt Composite Overbed Table is released
Dec 21, 2011
GF Health Products Inc. (Graham-Field) recently introduced its Lumex Non-Tilt Composite Overbed Table. The product is intended for nursing home use. Features include easy assembly and care, as well as...
HCS Software announces HIPAA 5010 approval for Interactant
Jul 12, 2011
Health Care Software Inc. (HCS) announced that its Interactant software product is 5010 certified to meet the upcoming mandates issued by the government to move from HIPAA 4010 to HIPAA 5010 by Jan. 1,...
NYC to put $16 million from nursing home sale toward senior housing, SNF beds
By
Phil Brahm
Jul 11, 2016
Senior living on New York City’s Lower East Side will receive additional funding as result of criticism over a housing deal approved by the city.
Gentiva buys Odyssey for $1 billion
May 24, 2010
Gentiva Health Services has purchased rival Odyssey HealthCare Inc. for about $1 billion. The acquisition will make Gentiva a preeminent home care and hospice care firm. Gentiva offers a wide range of...
AIS signs deal with Pathway Health Services
Jun 26, 2012
Pathway Health Services signed an agreement with AIS Inc. Under the deal, the chain will tap into AIS’ RAI 3.0 courseware. The RAI 3.0 courseware is focused on the RAI methodologies, These include...
Chip flaw delays computers
Feb 08, 2011
Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc. announced that some of their new computers are being delayed because of a technical flaw in an Intel Corp. chip. HP said notebooks and desktop computers have been mostly...