Infection control poses new challenges as ‘super bugs’ have begun to infiltrate facilities. But providers are fighting back.
A five-star travesty of justice, poorly implemented
Dec 18, 2008
In rolling out its new five-star rating system for nursing homes, CMS has, once again, shown its inability to execute a good idea.
Clinical competencies crucial to managed care success, experts say
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Apr 20, 2016
Clinical competencies crucial to managed care success, experts say
Finance Feature: Re-raising the roof
By
John Andrews
Feb 08, 2006
Facilities are aging along with their residents, prompting operators to fund remodeling aimed at restoring their youth.
State News for May 2015
May 08, 2015
ILLINOIS — The state’s House of Representatives will soon debate a new bill that would allow nursing home residents and their families to place video or audio monitoring devices in facility rooms.
Pressure ulcers require seamless treatment plan throughout care continuum
By
Dr. James G. Spahn
Apr 21, 2009
Caregivers should adhere to an individualized care plan for patients with pressure ulcers as they move through the continuum of care.
CenterLight names first CIO
Mar 13, 2013
CenterLight Health System has hired William C. Pelzar as the organization’s first chief information officer.
Mescall joins VirtualHealth
Jan 10, 2018
Patrick Neil Mescall, Ph.D., has joined VirtualHealth as its Senior Vice President of Channel Development.
Learn about quality during Oct. 25 CE-approved webinar
Oct 19, 2016
Both assisted living and skilled nursing providers face increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining workers. Staff turnover can hurt both clinical quality measures, and financial outcomes.
Study: Cost of developing a new drug tops $1.1 billion
Dec 26, 2012
Much has been written about the high cost of drugs. Less has been publicized about how much it costs to get medications to market. Such costs topped $1.1 billion in the 2011-2012 season, according to a...