In a nod to the increasing interest in cannabidiol (CBD) products, Aeroflow Healthcare has unveiled Aeroflow Naturals, a division of CBD products.
FDA approves first biosimilar treatment
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 06, 2015
The Food and Drug Administration approved its first biosimilar product in March, opening the door for more costly drug alternatives.
Excel Health focuses on SNF intelligence
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2019
Excel Health has announced availability of its business intelligence solution for skilled nursing facilities. The company analyzed more than 1.25 billion claims across the care continuum to develop...
Latest dehydration tool is a pressurized fluid reservoir
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Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
Despite dozens of studies on dehydration in the elderly, little research offers conclusive advice on how to solve the problem. A new device hopes to help by using a system that sprays high volumes of fluid...
The acquisition of Vikus Corporation by HealthcareSource has resulted in an integrated platform with plans to continue further investments, HealthcareSource CEO J.P. Fingado said in January. When Fingado...
PharMerica to be acquired by KKR in $1.4B deal; Walgreens will a be minority investor
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2017
Global investment firm KKR will buy PharMerica Corporation in a $1.4 billion deal, the companies announced in August.
Vendors helping nudge HR operations away from paper
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2017
For all the push for providers to move to electronic health records, the process of hiring and onboarding employees still often requires paper.
FDA wants lower doses for sleeping aids
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Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration is requiring manufacturers of certain sleeping pills, including the widely prescribed Ambien, to reduce current recommended dosages.
Relias Learning continues to purchase online learning foes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 04, 2015
Relias Learning has completed the acquisition of fellow professional education company RediLearning. The deal will allow 400 new senior care courses to be merged into the Relias library.
Referral platforms update tech solutions
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 18, 2019
Providers are trying to manage referrals better via technology. Cantex Continuing Care Network and Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries announced last month that, along with Netsmart, they were launching...