Scientists identify protein linked to early-onset dementia
By
Kristen Fischer
Dec 13, 2023
Scientists have found a protein in the brain that’s linked to early-onset dementia and could also play a role in motor neuron disease.
LTC pharmacy pays $500K to resolve alleged controlled substance violations
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 31, 2023
A company that operates eight long-term care pharmacies with nursing home clients throughout the Northeast and Midwest agreed this week to pay nearly $500,000 to settle allegations it mishandled controlled...
First NHSN webinar on COVID-19 vaccination reporting changes is Monday
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 22, 2023
The national reporting system for nursing homes to submit COVID-19 vaccination data has set webinar dates to review important changes to the system.
One step forward, one back as lawmakers increase role of LPNs, take back temp rate hike
By
Josh Henreckson
May 08, 2024
A week after the Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board approved a $24 minimum wage for CNAs, a group of elected lawmakers fell short in their attempt to create exceptions and funding for “distressed”...
NY nursing home to pay up to $8.6M, make major reforms to resolve criminal fraud charges
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Josh Henreckson
Mar 05, 2024
A settlement with the New York Attorney General’s office will require a Long Island nursing home to pay up to $8.6 million in Medicare and Medicaid restitution and funding for state-mandated changes...
LTCH closures send more patients to nursing homes, but are they ready?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 22, 2023
Shifting payment policies have decreased Medicare spending on patients requiring mechanical ventilation, but they also have led to the closure of many long-term care hospitals and have driven more patients...
Report: Doctors doling out antifungal creams at high rates, causing drug resistance
By
Kristen Fischer
Jan 16, 2024
Doctors in the United States are prescribing antifungal creams at rates so high they could be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections, new research shows.
More antifungal use speeds drug resistance
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 05, 2024
Doctors in the US are prescribing antifungal creams at rates so high they could be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections, a new federal report shows.
Top HHS tech official featured in McKnight’s Online Forum June 4
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 24, 2024
Micky Tripathi, PhD MPP, the federal government’s top figure for health information technology, will be a featured speaker at the McKnight’s Online Forum June 4. There will be two webinars in the forum,...
AI could be on the way for DFUs, PUs ASAP
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 10, 2023
An artificial intelligence chatbot has been proven capable of diagnosing complex wounds and initiating proper treatment plans for human patients.