Judge admits he took a bribe to reduce $5 million nursing home award
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 12, 2015
A former Arkansas circuit court judge has pleaded guilty to charges that he took a bribe in exchange for reducing a $5.2 million judgment against a nursing home, authorities announced Friday.
NIC: Nursing home and assisted living occupancy remained static in 4th quarter
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Tim Mullaney
Jan 12, 2015
The occupancy rate for nursing facilities and assisted living facilities held steady in the fourth quarter of 2014, while the rate for independent living continued its surge, according to data released...
CMS-funded program to reduce hospitalizations shows promise after year one, researchers say
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Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2015
A federally funded project to reduce avoidable hospitalizations of nursing home residents got off to a strong start in its first year, according to recently published findings.
Insulin spray leads to significant benefits for those with dementia, study finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2015
Taking a man-made form of insulin improved memory and cognition in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, according to recently published findings.
Collins to lead Aging committee, says Alzheimer’s will be special focus
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 09, 2015
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) on Thursday was elected chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, a group that frequently addresses issues related to long-term care.
Nursing home broke federal labor law by posting memo urging staff unity, NLRB finds
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Tim Mullaney
Jan 08, 2015
A New Jersey nursing home broke federal law by posting a memorandum pleading for staff unity after a tumultuous union election, a National Labor Relations Board panel recently determined.
New antibiotic could be a silver bullet against MRSA, researchers suggest
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 08, 2015
A newly discovered type of antibiotic could be an ideal weapon against potentially fatal infections that plague long-term care facilities, according to findings published yesterday in Nature. It might...
Thief alleged to have posed as phone worker to steal AL pipes
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Tim Mullaney
Jan 08, 2015
Long-term care operators might want to review policies for identifying visitors, following allegations that a man posing as a T-Mobile worker gained access to an assisted living facility and stole copper...
A Day in the Life: Blankets for the brotherhood
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Tim Mullaney
Jan 01, 2015
A World War II soldier’s wool coat had hung in a closet since 1948 — until the man’s wife brought it to A.E. Casey Hermanson. She knew that Hermanson could give the coat a second life by...
Kindred to add 500 jobs in KY
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 01, 2015
Kindred Healthcare will expand its headquarters and add about 500 jobs, the company announced in December.