Obamacare repeal efforts, Medicare privatization support waning
By
John Hall
Apr 28, 2015
While a series of successive defeats may have tempered the resolve of many Republicans to repeal the Affordable Care Act, a small group of conservatives is pushing a new approach to fast track such efforts....
New portable lifting seats support independence
Aug 29, 2012
Carex Health Brands recently added several portable lifting seats to its line of mobility aids. The electric Power Seat plugs into a standard 120-volt outlet and provides complete lift support.
California ends longest budget stalemate in history; much-needed Medicaid funding to arrive
Sep 24, 2008
After a record 85-day lawmaker impasse, California finally has a new budget. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signed the $143 billion spending bill Tuesday, nearly one-fourth of the way through the fiscal...
Profile: Jay Zimmer
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 04, 2016
Ask The Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living CEO Jay Zimmer about his hobbies, and he’ll mention he’s been a long-time runner who also enjoys hiking and cycling.
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...
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.
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 social isolation toolkit
Oct 25, 2017
The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies has released tools designed to help providers understand technology for addressing social isolation.