A comprehensive review of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ quality measurement efforts since 2006 paints a mostly positive picture of quality measurements in nursing homes.
FDA approves first biosimilar treatment
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 06, 2015
The Food and Drug Administration approved its first biosimilar product in March, opening the door for more costly drug alternatives.
New tech tools help operators recruit staff more effectively
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 06, 2015
Long-term care providers are increasingly turning to technology that can recruit or track new hires, with the latest system coming from OnShift.
SNF agrees to pay $1.2M to settle rehab claims
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 01, 2015
A Maine skilled nursing facility has agreed to pay $1.2 million to the federal government to settle allegations it did not prevent RehabCare Group East Inc. from providing unnecessary therapy.
Genetic testing opens can of worms for Alzheimer’s patients
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 25, 2015
Healthcare professionals tend to have a belief in facts, and as a corollary believe in conventional wisdom that knowledge is power. Of course, what people SAY they want to know and how they actually act...
IT’S HERE: Online Expo starts today
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 25, 2015
Much like an actual rock concert, McKnight’s Online Expo participants will begin today’s sessions with “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” a wound care presentation by Janice...
Nursing home groups support ‘doc fix’ bill
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 24, 2015
Leaders of the nation’s two largest long-term care associations spoke favorably Monday about a bill that would improve Medicare physician pay rates while moderately restricting LTC pay. In fact,...
Pressure ulcer rates expected to grow; learn more at the Online Expo
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 23, 2015
There are approximately 2.5 million pressure ulcers treated in acute care yearly, according to the Joint Commission. By 2017, the number of pressure, venous and diabetic ulcers will increase to 60 million...
What long-term care can learn from Van Halen
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 18, 2015
David Lee Roth, best known for being the theatrical frontman of the rock band Van Halen, is a decision-making genius whom long-term care providers can learn a lot from.
New, ‘most important’ LeadingAge program helps members ask better strategic questions
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 17, 2015
LeadingAge members can soon use a new decision-making framework called Thrive, executives announced Monday at the association’s spring meeting.