The Office of Inspector General will be taking a closer look at several important long-term care subject areas and practices, according to its Fiscal Year 2015 Mid-Year Update.
Older Americans struggle more with the burden of out-of-pocket spending than younger adults because they generally have higher medical expenses and lower incomes, a new analysis finds.
Gain recognition with the McKnight’s Tech Awards
Jun 12, 2018
Come next Wednesday, June 20, you’ll have one month left to enter the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Culture change increased care quality, reduced rehospitalizations: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 26, 2014
Culture change pays off by increasing the quality of care in nursing homes, according to a new study from Brown University.
AAHSA launches consumer information hub
Nov 01, 2010
Information for caregivers, consumers and healthcare providers can now be found at a new online consumer hub created by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
5 Star is expanding as tweaks continue
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 06, 2015
Nursing homes entered a new era of tougher government scrutiny on Feb. 23, when officials released rebased Five Star ratings.
Involving nursing assistants with decisions may result in higher quality, study finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 28, 2014
Empowering nursing assistants and family members of nursing home residents in decision-making results improved service, a new study finds.
ACHCA to host Leadership Conference in Bermuda
Jul 24, 2014
The American College of Health Care Administrators will host its 2014 Summer Leadership Conference from July 28 to August 1 at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda.
Nurses key in opioid pain management
By
Mary Gustafson
Nov 01, 2011
Nurses are uniquely qualified to help control the pain of institutionalized patients undergoing pain management with opioid analgesics, according to new recommendations from a nursing panel.
Medicare demonstration project to cover hospice, curative care
Sep 08, 2010
The Medicare program is gearing up to begin a 15-site demonstration project that will provide both hospice care and life-sustaining treatments to Medicare beneficiaries, according to recent reports.