FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar for inflammatory diseases
Oct 19, 2021
Cyltezo is first interchangeable monoclonal antibody for rheumatoid, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and chronic plaque psoriasis.
Disparities in healthcare use, outcomes in assisted living tied to socioeconomic status more than discrimination:...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2021
Disparities in healthcare use and outcomes among assisted living residents has more to do with residents’ socioeconomic status than with discrimination based solely on race or ethnicity, according to...
Biden administration pledges $100M to boost recruitment, retention of healthcare workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 18, 2021
The Department of Health and Human Services will aid state-run programs that support, recruit and retain healthcare workers in underserved communities by making $100 million in American Rescue Plan funding...
FDA panel recommends approval of Johnson & Johnson booster shot
Oct 15, 2021
The booster shot is recommended for anyone 18 years and older, to be given at least two months after the first dose.
Thousands may be headed back to work after ruling on COVID-19 staff vaccine mandate
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 14, 2021
Thousands of healthcare workers suspended for not complying with New York’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate could be headed back to the front lines after a federal judge extended an order Tuesday requiring...
Actions & Transactions, Oct. 14
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 14, 2021
American House Development, MHT Housing partner to develop senior community in MI … CHA Partners celebrates the official grand opening of LIVIA East Hanover … New Perspective breaks ground on new...
Addus Home Care joins vaccination reward program
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 13, 2021
A partnership between Addus Home Care and the National Minority Health Association could result in thousands more COVID-19 shots in the arms of residents living in medically underserved communities.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, Oct. 13
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 13, 2021
Help at Home closes on two acquisitions … Study finds anxiety and depression soared during pandemic … Fabric could become the next form of wearable technology … LifeBio gets NIH grant to focus...
Business briefs, Oct. 12
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 12, 2021
HUD interim final rule will require HUD-assisted owners to notify tenants of emergency rental assistance … North Shore Healthcare partners with Sound Physicians … WV senators announce grants for affordable...
State vaccine mandates continue to vex home care agencies
By
Diane Eastabrook
Oct 07, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine mandates in two states are giving home care agencies massive headaches.