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GeckoSystems starts in home evaluation trials for CareBot

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. (http://www.geckosystems.com/) announced today that they are starting limited in home evaluation trials for their first product, a personal companion home care robot, the CareBot™.

16 Nov 2009

New survey illustrates confused state of people about how they will pay for long-term care services

Even as the average annual cost of a home health aide now tops more than $40,000 and private nursing home care is approaching an average cost of $75,000 a year, a new survey by the nonprofit LIFE Foundation finds nine out of 10 Americans do not have a realistic plan to pay for these expenses. Nearly one in four say they will rely on family and friends, while others mistakenly believe their health insurance coverage or government programs such as Medicare will help pay their long-term care costs.

13 Nov 2009

Addus HomeCare announces financial results for the third quarter of 2009

Addus HomeCare Corporation, a comprehensive provider of a broad range of social and medical services in the home, announced today its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

12 Nov 2009

Disability plan could be another roadblock to health reform bill

The Washington Times reports that an "insurance plan championed by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy that would help elderly or disabled people avoid nursing homes ironically adds yet another sticking point to the comprehensive health care reform plans" in Congress.

11 Nov 2009

Incontinence has a significant impact on caregiver's life

Incontinence in a parent, grandparent or spouse has a significant emotional impact on a caregiver's life, according to a survey released today by Caring.com and SCA, the makers of TENA® (www.tena.us).

6 Nov 2009

Alcatel-Lucent receives FDA clearance to market Alcatel-Lucent TeleHealth Manager in the US

Alcatel-Lucent today announced that the Alcatel-Lucent TeleHealth Manager, a secure and reliable remote patient monitoring solution, has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing in the United States.

4 Nov 2009

Role of robots in the future of healthcare to be discussed during Mobile Robots in Motion conference

GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. today announced that Martin Spencer, GeckoSystems' president and chief executive officer, will discuss the role of robots in the future of healthcare during their "Mobile Robots in Motion" conference in Atlanta, Ga. GeckoSystems is a dynamic leader in the emerging mobile robotics industry, revolutionizing their development and usage with "Mobile Robot Solutions for Safety, Security and Service™."

4 Nov 2009

Affiliated Dialysis Centers to purchase nursing home dialysis business in Chicago

Affiliated Dialysis Centers, LLC (“ADC”), an independent dialysis provider based in Illinois, today announced that a definitive agreement has been reached to purchase a nursing home dialysis business in the Chicago market.

3 Nov 2009

New York and Louisiana crack down on Medicaid fraud

The New York Times reports on unlikely Medicaid fraud suspects including a Manhattan painter and mime with properties in the Hamptons, a freelance artist whose two Manhattan apartments are valued at more than $1 million each and a dentist in the Bronx, all "were among 11 people indicted recently on charges that they fraudulently obtained Medicaid benefits.

30 Oct 2009

First Choice Health Services to be included in the top-performing home health agencies in the US

First Choice Health Services, Inc. today announced that it has been named to the 2009 HomeCare Elite , a compilation of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States.

30 Oct 2009

Procter & Gamble reports net sales of $19.8 billion for the July - September quarter

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) reported net sales of $19.8 billion for the July - September quarter which exceeded the Company's guidance.

29 Oct 2009

Cost issues surround long term care insurance, nursing homes

As Congress considers a proposed long-term care insurance program as part of health overhaul plans, nursing homes costs are going up.

28 Oct 2009

States face unpopular cuts in health spending

State governments, especially New York's, are facing budget gaps that officials hope to close with cuts to health spending. But, their constituents are resisting the proposed changes that could result in fewer services.

28 Oct 2009

Conference to caution Congress on the ill effects of pending Medicare cuts to be organized

A new national coalition of small long-term care businesses that provide vital services to the nation's skilled nursing facilities, will join with Maine nursing home providers and frontline caregivers for a Capitol Hill press conference to caution against deep Medicare cuts included in current healthcare reform legislation.

28 Oct 2009

North Dakota congressional delegation praised for recognizing seniors’ care needs as priority in final bill

With North Dakota seniors facing cuts of up to $75 million in their Medicare-funded nursing home care over the next ten years as a result of pending health reform legislation in Congress, North Dakota and national long term care leaders conducted a North Dakota media teleconference today to praise the North Dakota congressional delegation for recognizing the specific concerns of seniors and caregivers, and ensuring the leadership in their respective chambers clearly understand why seniors' care needs must be a priority in a final bill.

28 Oct 2009

House Democrats continue courting, counting votes for 'robust' public option

The New York Times reports that Speaker Nancy Pelosi is scheduled to discuss the public option and health costs with other Democratic leaders. "Ms. Pelosi has been working hard to build support for the most liberal version of a government-run insurance plan, the so-called robust public option, which would generally tie payments to doctors, hospitals and other health care providers to Medicare rates. But so far Ms. Pelosi has been coming up short."

27 Oct 2009

Allied Healthcare International implements a three-year contract with the London Borough of Islington Council

Allied Healthcare International Inc., a leading provider of flexible healthcare staffing services in the United Kingdom, has implemented a three-year contract with the London Borough of Islington Council in the United Kingdom.

27 Oct 2009

New guidebook for long term care planning

The good news is that Americans are living longer. The bad news is that millions are outliving their money; and when they need long term care, they face bleak prospects. According to a new guidebook from LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), the unprepared are either forced to move into a nursing home funded by Medicaid, or to live with relatives who must disrupt their lives to care for them.

27 Oct 2009

New lightweight, elastic cloth seal for Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients

Circadiance, the leader in soft-cloth nasal CPAP masks, announces the new Zzzephyr Seal, a revolutionary elastic cloth seal designed to fit more comfortably over the patient's nose. The lightweight seal reduces air leakage, and helps to ensure a better night's sleep for Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients.

26 Oct 2009

Healthcare Advisory Partners presents a program on homecare valuations at the NAHC

The following program was presented at the 28th Annual Meeting and Exposition of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) in Los Angeles, CA on October 12th, 2009 by Jack Eskenazi, Jr. of Healthcare Advisory Partners and Brian Bruenderman of ResCare, Inc..

24 Oct 2009

Home Care News and Research

GeckoSystems starts in home evaluation trials for CareBot

New survey illustrates confused state of people about how they will pay for long-term care services

Addus HomeCare announces financial results for the third quarter of 2009

Disability plan could be another roadblock to health reform bill

Incontinence has a significant impact on caregiver's life

Alcatel-Lucent receives FDA clearance to market Alcatel-Lucent TeleHealth Manager in the US

Role of robots in the future of healthcare to be discussed during Mobile Robots in Motion conference

Affiliated Dialysis Centers to purchase nursing home dialysis business in Chicago

New York and Louisiana crack down on Medicaid fraud

First Choice Health Services to be included in the top-performing home health agencies in the US

Procter & Gamble reports net sales of $19.8 billion for the July - September quarter

Cost issues surround long term care insurance, nursing homes

States face unpopular cuts in health spending

Conference to caution Congress on the ill effects of pending Medicare cuts to be organized

North Dakota congressional delegation praised for recognizing seniors’ care needs as priority in final bill

House Democrats continue courting, counting votes for 'robust' public option

Allied Healthcare International implements a three-year contract with the London Borough of Islington Council

New guidebook for long term care planning

New lightweight, elastic cloth seal for Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients

Healthcare Advisory Partners presents a program on homecare valuations at the NAHC

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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