Statin therapy safe and effective for adults aged 75+, even more consistent for ages 85+ … Becker’s highlights five direct care workforce concerns … Efforts to reopen a nursing home closed after...
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 29, 2024
LeadingAge will join federal lawsuit to block staffing mandate … New tools, comprehensive training published to help manage aggression in dementia patients … Georgia law provides protections for...
Also in the News for Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 27, 2024
RiverSpring Living agrees to $10M settlement over allegations it failed to document services billed through its long-term care plan … CDC offers providers updated FAQ on enhanced barrier precautions...
Also in the News for Friday, May 24, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 24, 2024
Healthcare cost growth rate down year over year, except for skilled nursing … CDC to host May 30 webinar on COVID vaccine payment … AP examines racial disparities in nursing homes, assisted living...
Also in the News for Thursday, May 23, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 23, 2024
CMS updates standards determining spousal impoverishment … Another Maine nursing home closing, amounting to 40% bed loss over two-plus decades … Michigan woman accused of pretending to be a nurse at...
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2024
Senate leaders spark discussion on Medicare physician pay reform with new paper … Geriatric consultation on hospital outcomes in older adults with trauma … Study reveals most affordable online nursing...
Also in the News for Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2024
VP Harris, ‘star’ of staffing mandate roundtable, to headline SEIU convention Tuesday … APIC co-publishes ethics guidelines for infection preventionists … 88% of LTC nurses report racism, discrimination...
Also in the News for Monday, May 20, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 20, 2024
States tackle language-based barriers to worker training, testing … New $12M grant program to focus on senior care, home care training … NY Senate weighs whether to include therapists in state’s...
Also in the News for Thursday, May 16, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 16, 2024
Court allows DOL complaint against LTC staffing firms to proceed … Emergency departments key contributor to inappropriate antibiotic use … Wellness officers’ growing role in protecting the well-being...
Also in the News for Wednesday, May 15, 2024
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Kimberly Marselas
May 15, 2024
NPR explores hospital boarding as a result of reduced nursing home access … HHS issues new Black Basta ransomware advisory for healthcare organizations … Nursing home hosts Pennsylvania legislative...