Telehealth platform integrated with PointClickCare
By
Mallory Hackett
Aug 13, 2019
Curatess-Open Telehealth Platform has been integrated with PointClickCare’s electronic health record system.
LTC pharmacy joins Guardian
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 31, 2019
Guardian Pharmacy Services has added TruCare LTC Pharmacy, an independent long-term care pharmacy based in Grand Rapids, MI, to its portfolio.
New option for medical beds
Aug 22, 2018
Arjo has released the IndiGo™ intuitive drive assist, which is designed to make it easier to move a medical bed. The IndiGo has a powered fifth wheel installed beneath the bed.
Inmates cause ‘jeopardy’ tag
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2013
An Oklahoma provider is appealing after it was slapped with Immediate Jeopardy citations and $168,000 in fines for housing inmates injured in a prison riot.
WHO pilot to test new hand hygiene guidelines
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 14, 2005
The World Health Organization announced Thursday it will launch pilot programs to test the feasibility of recommended hand-hygiene interventions in various healthcare settings. The international organization...
MedPAC takes an axe to provider payments
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2012
Many Washington politicians are railing against healthcare costs. Nobody can say their rhetoric isn’t being heard by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.
House passes SCHIP bill despite veto threat
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 03, 2007
The House passed a controversial children’s healthcare bill, despite a veto threat by the president and strong opposition from Republicans. If passed, the measure would freeze Medicare Part A payments...
Fabric refresher released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2019
P&G Professional has released its new Febreze® Professional Concentrated Sanitizing Fabric Refresher. It sanitizes, prevents mold and mildew growth, and removes odors from soft surfaces while killing...
Shower light fights germs
Aug 14, 2018
The ellumi™ germ-killing Recessed Shower Light, which uses VioSafe® technology, is now available through Evolution Lighting, the company said.
Doremus named VP of engagement at Villa
May 15, 2018
An Illinois-based skilled nursing provider has named April Doremus as its new vice president of engagement, the company announced Tuesday.