Avastin more likely to cause blindness than Lucentis, study reports
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 19, 2012
The cheaper of the two rival macular degeneration treatments could lead to blindness or other adverse events, new research determined.
Federal agencies free up funding for elder abuse response and prevention
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 15, 2012
Congress and federal health officials announced separate avenues of funding for the prevention and response to cases of elder abuse Thursday.
Most meds used by dual eligibles are covered by Medicare Part D, OIG says
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 12, 2012
The vast majority of the medications used by people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid can find what they need through Medicare Part D formularies, a federal report finds.
Senate Aging Committee to host major long-term care leaders, highlight young leadership summit
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 08, 2012
The third annual National Emerging Leadership Summit for Healthcare Administrators in Aging Services (NELS) will take place Tuesday through Thursday at George Washington University in Washington. A highlight...
Institute of Medicine checklist offers guidelines for healthcare executives
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 08, 2012
Healthcare executives should have full understanding about the benefits of healthcare information technology as a means for improving outcomes and lowering costs, new guidelines recommend.
Fall risk in new nursing home residents tied to CNA staffing levels, study says
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 07, 2012
The risk for falls among newly admitted, short-stay nursing home residents is tied to certified nursing assistant staffing levels, new research has determined.
Letter: Assisted living group pushes for industry involvement to prevent ‘pension poaching’
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 07, 2012
Collaboration between senior living operators and the Veterans Administration is necessary to prevent the financial exploitation of elderly veterans, a leading provider group said Wednesday.
Quality measures recommended for dual eligible coordination programs
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 04, 2012
Implementing an effective quality measurement system is paramount in improving care and lowering costs in the dual eligible population, according to a new stakeholder report.
AHCA attacks proposal that would trim Medicaid provider tax threshold from 6% to 5.5%
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 01, 2012
A Republican proposal to reduce the Medicaid provider tax threshold drew a sharp industry response on Friday. The reduction was floated as one way to keep the interest rate low on subsidized Stafford loans...
June Super Tuesday webcast focuses on auditing and integrity contractors
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 01, 2012
Recovery audit contractors and Zone Program Integrity Contractors are a real part of long-term care providers’ days now. To be prepared for them is the wise move. This webcast, originally recorded...