As expected, the House of Representatives repealed the Independent Payment Advisory Board Thursday afternoon.
SEIU leaves nursing home amid growing anti-union sentiment
Oct 24, 2008
Anti-union workers at a nursing home in Canton, New York, have ousted the Service Employees International Union from their facility, according to local reports.
Best in KLAS Awards announced
Jan 31, 2018
MatrixCare has won the Best in KLAS Award for Long-Term Care Software for the second year in a row.
Budget priorities
Nov 18, 2008
“Facing deficits, states get out sharper knives.” That ominous headline appeared on the top of page 1 in Monday’s New York Times. The article noted that most states “are scrambling...
Early registration closing for ASCP annual forum
Feb 23, 2018
Registration for the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists’ annual spring forum, to be held May 17-18, will enter a new phase next week.
Senior care providers get new cyber security guidance
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 03, 2018
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) has developed new research aimed at helping senior healthcare providers better understand cybersecurity threats and mitigate risks.
CAST releases EHR final product
Aug 28, 2013
LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) released its updated online EHR selection tool to help providers choose a system.
Fire that forced evacuation at SNF started by resident, authorities say
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Jun 21, 2016
A fire at a Connecticut rehabilitation facility that sent five residents to the hospital on Saturday was set by another resident who wanted to leave the place, according to police.
‘New ground’ broken in Alzheimer’s, dementia research, scientists say
Feb 13, 2012
Deep brain stimulation, a procedure used to treat Parkinson’s, epilepsy and chronic pain, enhanced the memory of epilepsy patients with memory problems, a small study has found. Neurologists say...
AAHSA officially becomes LeadingAge, ready to ‘inspire, serve, advocate’
Jan 25, 2011
The American Association of Homes and Services officially changes its name to LeadingAge today as part of what its leaders call an effort to align itself more with its mission.