Nursing home operators to face trial over kickback scheme
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 26, 2013
Two nursing home operators are set to stand trial to face whistleblower allegations that Omnicare Inc. paid them kickbacks during its purchase of Total Pharmacy.
Nursing facilities rank fifth in most dangerous workplaces
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 25, 2013
Nursing facilities are the most dangerous workplace in Maine and the fifth most dangerous workplace in the U.S., according to a new study from an insurance company.
Avoid survey deficiencies through clear communication and honesty, former surveyor says
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 24, 2013
Long-term care providers should use surveys as an opportunity to showcase great care in their facilities, a former surveyor said in a McKnight’s webcast.
Collaboration and communication important for ACO partnerships, LINK panel says
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 23, 2013
Long-term care providers must have a collaborative mindset if they want to join an accountable care organization, according to a panel of experts at the LINK LTC & Senior Living Conference. Top executives...
Long-term care providers to pilot new teamwork training protocol
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Ashley Carman
Jul 19, 2013
A Medicare quality improvement organization is looking for long-term care providers to pilot its new teamwork training program, TeamSTEPPS. According to the program’s website, it aims to optimize...
Obama makes National Labor Relations Board recommendations
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Ashley Carman
Jul 18, 2013
The U.S. senate confirmed President Obama’s new NLRB nominees yesterday, fulfilling a bipartisan deal to avoid Democrat filibuster changes and resolve the NLRB’s recess appointee issue.
Long-Term Care Commission seeking provider input
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Ashley Carman
Jul 18, 2013
The Long-Term Care Commission is looking for feedback from providers following its second meeting held yesterday. The committee wants to hear providers’ proposals before it makes recommendations...
Omnicare settles federal whistleblower suit
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 17, 2013
An Illinois federal judge approved the dismissal of a whistleblower lawsuit against Omnicare, following a settlement agreement on July 9, according to local media reports.
Early diabetes signs often missed in those with Alzheimer’s, researcher says
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 16, 2013
A Georgetown University neurologist “was shocked” to find 48% of his study enrollees showed signs of undiagnosed prediabetes and diabetes.
Residents accept their living situation to stay happy: study
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 12, 2013
Researchers from Deakin University in Australia compared levels of life satisfaction among adults over age 65 living in residential care with older adults still living on their own. The researchers found...