The Eden Alternative, a culture-change long-term care program, has announced the acquisition of Lifespan Network’s Wellspring Program.
Lawmakers target use of antipsychotics in LTC settings
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McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2012
Three U.S. Senators have proposed legislation that would further regulate the administration of antipsychotic medications to nursing home residents. Specifically, the new measure would require nursing...
Phone targets seniors with hearing, vision problems
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McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2012
The Clarity C900 Amplified Cell Phone allows residents with hearing problems and low vision to easily operate a cell phone. The product is twice as loud as ordinary cell phones and is hearing-aid compatible....
Crest Healthcare Supply releases online catalog
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McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2012
Crest Healthcare Supply has released its 2012 online catalog. Features include easy browsing, bookmarking and page-printing capabilities. To facilitate single-product searches, each item can be found in...
Primer helps social networking novices conquer the digital divide
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McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2012
“Overcoming the Digital Divide” is an easy-to-read primer for anyone trying to survive in an increasingly digital world. Long-term care professionals and others can learn how to use social...
Direct Supply’s Klitsch receives Service Award at ALFA
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McKnight's Staff
May 30, 2012
Brad Klitsch, senior vice president of market development for Direct Supply, was recently honored at the Assisted Living Federation of America’s annual meeting near Dallas. Klitsch received the organization’s...
OIG: Regulators need to sharpen retrieval of Medicare overpayments made to providers
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McKnight's Staff
May 25, 2012
Medicare recovery audit contractors have not been diligent enough in collecting previously identified overpayments, a government investigation finds.
TN providers team up with insurers for bundled payment program for joint replacements
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McKnight's Staff
May 24, 2012
In anticipation of payment reforms centering on coordinated care, health systems and a major Tennessee insurer are establishing a bundled payment system for joint replacements.
Proposed legislation would regulate use of antipsychotics in nursing home residents
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McKnight's Staff
May 23, 2012
A proposed bill would require nursing home staff to obtain informed consent from a resident or their legally designated representative acknowledging the potential risks and side effects associated with...
Hospital readmission penalties could transform relationships with SNFs, experts say
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McKnight's Staff
May 23, 2012
Healthcare reform efforts targeted at reducing hospital readmissions are here to stay, experts told participants in a McKnight’s webcast Tuesday.