LTC clinical nurse specialists urged to weigh in on core competencies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 12, 2017
Clinical nurse specialists in long-term care, and their managers, are encouraged to weigh in on what specific core competencies are needed for the job. The request comes from authors working on the National...
Genesis expects to save $54 million after restructuring, but future unclear
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 12, 2017
Genesis HealthCare hopes to return to form after restructuring some of its leases, according to an investor conference call last week, but the company said in a government filing that bankruptcy is not...
Azar named HHS Secretary
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 12, 2017
President Donald Trump nominated Alex Azar as HHS Secretary Monday morning, tweeting that he “will be a star for better healthcare and lower drug prices!”
What not to do when criticized
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 07, 2017
If you want to see the trickle-down impact of lowering the bar related to our expectations of public political decorum, look no farther than Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens (R).
New option for readmissions analytics
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2017
Medline Industries and Real Time Medical Systems announced a partnership in October geared to reducing hospital readmissions.
Expanded wound care line includes silver dressings
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2017
Dynarex, citing an increased demand from customers, has added new products to its Advanced Wound Care Line, including silver- and honey-based dressings.
AHCA, LeadingAge push for lawmakers to delay Phase 2
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2017
The American Health Care Association and LeadingAge both urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this fall to push back the next phase of upcoming requirements of participation for long-term...
Sleep meds linked to falls
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2017
Older people who take sleep medications for insomnia may be increasing their risk of falls, according to new research from Penn State investigators.
Ready, set, go? LTC bracing for Phase 2
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2017
Despite a push from the post-acute care industry to delay implementation of Phase 2 requirements of participation guidelines under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, providers at press time...
Kindred stakeholder opposes Humana merger
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 02, 2018
The previously announced $4.1 billion acquisition of Kindred by Humana may have hit a snag, with one prominent stakeholder claiming the price is too low.