Schnucks Regional Specialty Pharmacy in Maryland Heights, MO, has earned URAC accreditation
Hospitals are increasingly developing food prescription programs
The use of telehealth, or telemedicine, continues to grow across the skilled nursing market
The Ensign Group (Ensign), a leader in the long-term care market, reported an adjusted net income of $102.1 million for 2018, a 38.3% increase over the previous year. Ensign reported almost $191 million in revenue from its transitional and skilled services segments, a 36% increase over the previous year. Ensign is a holding company with […]
ProMedica recently announced a new Healthy Aging Institute. The new institute “leverages the unique strengths and capabilities of ProMedica and its recently added HCR ManorCare senior living division to help redefine healthy aging, provide a best-in-class experience to the nation’s growing senior population, and drive positive reform. The health system acquired more than 200 ManorCare […]
Genoa Healthcare is the largest provider of pharmacy, outpatient telepsychiatry and medication management services
Pharmacogenomics is one of the key aspects of personalized medicine, focusing on how an individual’s DNA affects the way they respond to medications. All individuals have different genetic make-up so they respond differently to the same medication. Based on this insight, pharmacogenomics allows customized treatment for a wide range of health problems including; cardiovascular disease, […]
Long-term care-related mergers and acquisitions topped all other segments in healthcare for deal volume in 2018, according to a new report from PwC. Long-term care transactions represented 412 of 1,182 healthcare deals during the year, according to a report by the firm’s deals practice. Those transactions represented 35% of the volume — the largest percentage of any […]