Supreme Court OKs rule that could limit immigrants’ access to long-term care services, jobs
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2020
The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 5-4 vote, will allow the Trump administration to begin enforcing a rule that allows the government to base green card decisions on whether an immigrant could later be seen...
New analysis of vastly different Dem long-term care plans details which could be the most promising
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Danielle Brown
Jan 27, 2020
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg’s proposal for a public long-term care insurance program could be a promising solution for seniors, according to one prominent expert on Monday. Others...
CMS ‘interested’ in patient satisfaction scores for nursing homes
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James M. Berklan
Jan 22, 2020
Federal regulators say that nursing homes could eventually come to see patient satisfaction scores included in Five Star Quality Ratings and on the Nursing Home Compare website.
Vayyar positions HOME monitoring system for use in senior care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 15, 2020
Vayyar Imaging, a global leader in 4D imaging technology, is positioning its new Vayyar HOME as a pendant-free monitoring solution for facilities and home caregivers. The technology requires no wearables...
State’s proposed False Claims Act called an ‘attack’ on providers
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2020
A proposal to enact a state False Claims Act in Pennsylvania is being described as another “attack on [the state’s] nursing home providers” by industry advocates.
1 day away: Nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction
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Danielle Brown
Jan 13, 2020
The good news is you still have a little more than a day to enter if you haven’t submitted your nominations for the 2nd annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
Number of ACOs taking on risks doubles, Verma says
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2020
The federal government is again touting the success of accountable care organizations after newly-released figures pointed to another strong showing.
Just 2 days away: Final nomination deadline for McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards looms
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 12, 2020
Time has almost run out. The final nomination deadline for the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards is nearly here.
Dementia-related speech difficulties found to reflect patients’ native language
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 10, 2020
Italian- and English-speaking patients with the same form of dementia had different speech symptoms that affected diagnostic measurements.
Active lifestyle may slow inherited frontotemporal dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
A lifestyle that’s physically and mentally active may help slow the progression of inherited frontotemporal dementia, according to an ongoing study.