Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Here are the latest product-related developments in the eldercare marketplace, from McKnight's


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• THE LATEST BUZZ

Expanded coverage

July 30, 2008

One of the top challenges facing smaller operators is health-insurance coverage. A bill that passed the House Small Business Committee last week might offer some much-needed relief. Specifically, the measure would allow operators with fewer than 100 employees to form health insurance purchasing cooperatives, while also receiving a refundable tax credit of 65% of the insurance's cost. Committee Chair Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) said, "Small businesses should not have to choose between providing health benefits to their employees and keeping their doors open."
 

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• NEW IN THE MARKET

Improved conditions

July 30, 2008

Gaiam announced a collaboration with the Mayo Clinic to produce a series of DVDs that address 10 chronic conditions - obesity, type 2 diabetes, back pain, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, heart disease, menopause, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia and insomnia. The series offers practical guidance to providers and residents, according to the firm.
 

AHCA manual addresses latest f-tags

July 30, 2008

The American Health Care Association is now accepting back orders for the September 2008 edition of the Long Term Care Survey manual. The latest issue contains revised guidance for nutrition and sanitary conditions (f-tags 325 and 371), the association notes.
 

Surface appeal

July 29, 2008

Kimberly-Clark Professional has a smaller canister version of its WetTask Refillable Wet Wiping System. The small canister can help improve surface sanitation in residents' rooms, according to the firm.
 

• NEWSMAKERS

Good Samaritan taps Socket Mobile

July 30, 2008

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has tapped Socket Mobile to speed access to residents' records. Nurses and other staff will use up to 3,200 handheld computers. Caregivers can immediately determine if a selected resident has accomplished all of his or her daily activities, including meals, rehabilitation, social and extracurricular activities. Additionally, captured data can be used for medical purposes, the firm notes.
 

GE makes 'vital' acquisition

July 30, 2008

General Electric will buy Vital Signs for $860 million, both firms announced. The purchase expands GE's portfolio of monitoring, respiratory and anesthesia products. Pending approval from Vital Signs' shareholders and regulatory agencies, the deal is expected to close by year's end.
 

J&J may prune its agencies

July 30, 2008

Johnson & Johnson may consolidate advertising and marketing for its pharmaceutical brands into one or two companies, a company spokesperson told Medical Marketing and Media, a sister publication. J&J is currently conducting a global review of its pharma agencies. The 250-plus companies are scattered across more than 50 countries.
 

EnduraCare taps

July 29, 2008

EnduraCare Therapy has named Billie Jo Nutter as an executive vice president of Corporate Services. She will be initially tasked with streamlining operations at the therapy provider.
 



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