Facebook to drug companies: Enable comments by Aug. 15
By
Matthew Arnold
Jul 01, 2011
Facebook officials have told drug firms that they can no longer obstruct commenting on their pages.
Hybrid COVID immunity conveyed by infection, shots lasts up to 12 months: study
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jan 20, 2023
Hybrid immunity of infection and immunization provides up to 12 months of protection against hospitalization or a severe, second COVID infection, according to a new study.
Alternative meds replacing antipsychotics in nursing homes, investigators find
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 01, 2022
Veterans nursing homes have made significant strides in reducing antipsychotic medication use, a new analysis shows. The decrease, however, may be contributing to the use of more alternative medications.
Becerra orders CMS to rethink $22 Medicare Part B premium price hike tied to Aduhelm
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 11, 2022
With the 50% price drop of Aduhelm on January 1, there is good reason for CMS to reassess a hefty proposed premium hike for 2022, the U.S. health secretary said. On Wednesday, CMS is expected to announce...
COVID ‘breakthrough’ outbreak affects one quarter of residents at French nursing home
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 15, 2021
In a facility with a 97% resident vaccination rate, the large number of infections shows that a shot alone is not enough to protect the frail elderly from SARS-CoV-2, researchers contend.
In win for providers, judge vacates ‘Public Charge’ rule
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2020
A federal judge has struck down a rule that provider advocates previously warned could limit immigrants’ access to long-term care services and hurt the industry’s workforce.
Diabetes overtreated in older adults at end of life, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 25, 2020
Diabetes appears to be overtreated in nearly 44% of recently admitted VA nursing home residents, including those with limited life expectancy and/or advanced dementia.
Study: Technology engages dementia residents in rehab
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 04, 2020
Therapy using an interactive touchscreen system successfully engaged older adult community residents with dementia and improved functional outcomes, according to the results of a new study led by a Pennsylvania...
LeadingAge urges lawmakers to delay phases of mega-rule as part of Red-Tape Relief Project
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Aug 30, 2017
The next phases of the new federal requirements of participation for long-term care should be delayed in order to make implementation less burdensome and costly, the nation’s largest non-profit provider...
Texas provider to pay $5.3 million to settle allegations of substandard care
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Oct 26, 2016
A Texas-based skilled nursing chain has agreed to pay $5.3 million to settle claims that it provided substandard and “worthless” services at some of its facilities, federal officials announced...