Therapy caps, payment, assessment reform to top long-term care conference
Feb 05, 2010
The future of Medicare Part B therapy caps will be a hot topic next week when the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care (NASL) holds its winter meeting at the Ritz Carlton in suburban...
Caps for Medicare Part B therapy take effect
Jan 04, 2010
Therapy caps are in effect after the exceptions process expired last week.
Modest salary gains for long-term care-based rehabilitation staff
Oct 05, 2009
The hourly salaries of long-term care physical therapy assistants rose by 2.25% over the last year, according to the recently released 2009-2010 Rehabilitation Compensation Report from Hospital & Healthcare...
Amid healthcare reform frenzy, AAHSA continues push for long-term care reform
Jun 09, 2009
Despite concerns that potential healthcare reform legislation will exclude a long-term care piece, the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is keeping the pressure on lawmakers to consider...
Study: Expectations, motivation may affect post-hospitalization mobility for seniors
Apr 08, 2009
Seniors hospitalized for illness experience greater functional decline than surgical patients. The difference could be a function of expectations and personal motivation, a recent study suggests.
Computer use boosts brain power for tech-savvy seniors
Mar 30, 2009
Whether it’s checking e-mail, playing games or downloading music, using computer programs appears to keep the aging mind nimble, suggests new research.
Wound care: advanced tools and talented care teams lead to solid wound management
By
John Andrews
Mar 01, 2009
Advanced wound care tools help caregivers treat complicated pressure ulcers. But solid wound management also involves a talented care team
Medicare beneficiaries with several ADLs cost more, report finds
Jan 30, 2009
Medicare beneficiaries who require assistance with three or more activities of daily living account for up to one-quarter of all Medicare Part A and B spending. This despite the fact they constitute only...
Baucus’s healthcare plan would direct funds away from nursing homes
Nov 13, 2008
Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) on Wednesday unveiled his plan for universal healthcare coverage. The plan emphasizes restructuring long-term care.
New Web tool allows some nursing homes to compare themselves with peers
Oct 09, 2008
The American Health Care Association introduced a new Web-based tool this week that offers a way for member organizations to compare themselves with their peers.