PharMerica neglected to tell consumers about data breach for 2 months: lawsuit
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 19, 2023
One of the largest US pharmacy companies serving nursing homes failed to notify consumers of a data breach for more than two months, a class-action lawsuit claims.
How operators can find the best way – or ways – forward
May 19, 2022
[Partner Content] In this episode, we’ll hear from Mark Parkinson firsthand on growth opportunities and strategies your organization can embrace. These insights will help providers not just survive,...
Setting the Record Straight on the White House’s Nursing Home Reform Package
Apr 28, 2022
[Partner Content] In this episode, we’ll hear from Mark Parkinson firsthand on his specific request to have Congress take additional steps to ensure the safety and protection of America’s most vulnerable....
Bringing health home: The transitional care management model
Mar 28, 2022
[Partner Content] In this episode, we’ll explore the influencers that support this transitional care model and how facilities can take steps to capitalize on the growth of care at home to impact their...
Jennifer Yowler named PharMerica president
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 23, 2022
Jennifer Yowler has been named president of PharMerica Corporation.
Overcoming staff vacancies by improving operational efficiency
Feb 28, 2022
[Partner content] In this episode, we’ll examine trends, challenges, and opportunities facing long-term care leaders in skilled nursing. You will walk away with proven methods to enhance operational...
Retail giants wrap up vaccine clinics, launch new LTC services for ongoing care
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 23, 2021
CVS Health and Walgreens have completed their final LTC clinics, and are handing the reins to Omnicare and PharMerica to provide ongoing COVID-19 vaccination services in skilled nursing facilities and...
LTC vaccinators opt to briefly halt J&J shots while awaiting FDA guidance
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 14, 2021
Long-term care pharmacies and clinicians have temporarily paused their use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine following recommendations from health officials. Guidance is needed quickly in order to...
LTC pharmacies pivot after feds call for timeout on J&J COVID vaccine
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 14, 2021
Long-term care pharmacies have stopped using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and are awaiting further instruction from federal health officials, who recommended the halt while they investigate six...
A potential ‘miracle’? Feds push monoclonal antibody treatments toward SNFs
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 19, 2021
COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies are now widely available for use by skilled nursing facilities — and early results show promise, according to long-term care pharmacy leaders.