Despite one’s best intentions for 2014, there will be days when you feel like you are failing your residents, your coworkers, your family or yourself.
OIG collected more than $5.8 billion in recoveries for FY 2013, makes hospice recommendations
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 02, 2014
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General netted nearly $6 billion in recoveries in fiscal year 2013, and had strong recommendations for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Low LDL, high HDL correlated to less amyloid plaque deposits
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Elizabeth Newman
Jan 02, 2014
Cholesterol is linked to amyloid deposits in the brain, and unhealthy patterns could contribute to Alzheimer’s, according to a new study.
Pregnant CNA sues over unpaid leave
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 23, 2013
A pregnant certified nursing assistant at a Michigan nursing home has filed a lawsuit, claiming she was forced to take unpaid leave without health insurance.
Knowing your long-term care history
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 19, 2013
We are creatures who live in the moment, especially this time of year, when it feels like downtime is spent running from a holiday party to wrapping presents to readying the house for guests.
An eye on a future treatment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 12, 2013
It’s rare that results of a new study, especially with a product focus, excite me. That’s not to say I don’t appreciate reading about a vendor’s award, or the latest Alzheimer’s...
‘Tis the season to feel oppressed
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2013
Should there be any doubt that some long-term care providers have a persecution complex, it’s evident in a response to Tim Mullaney’s blog Tuesday.
Providers embracing technology bring in honors in second Tech Awards program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
The second annual McKnight’s Long-Term Care News Excellence in Technology Awards begged the question: How can you compare to last year’s storied winners?
Profile: Boldly improving quality
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
As a child, Adrienne Mims, M.D., MPH, thought about being a lawyer. But when her beloved grandmother died of cervical cancer when she was in high school, she redirected her attention to a career in healthcare.
FDA hands down guidance on mobile apps
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration has issued final guidance on mobile medical apps.