Adult day care centers attract more clients, study finds
Oct 22, 2010
Researchers who surveyed 550 adult daytime care centers estimate that the number of adults who receive care from these facilities has increased 63% since a 2002 study on the subject was conducted.
IL Gov. seeks vaccine abroad for nursing home residents
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 26, 2004
Saying he has found as many as 30,000 doses of flu vaccine in the hands of overseas drug wholesalers, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich (D) wants permission from the federal authorities to buy the doses for elderly...
Quicker therapy after hip surgery improves mobility
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Haymarket Media
Aug 02, 2004
Seniors become more mobile two months after hip surgery if they start physical therapy immediately after the procedure rather than waiting, according to a new study. The results are a clear indication...
Poll: IPAB best of options
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 02, 2011
In contrast to providers’ preference, more Americans want an independent payment board to make decisions about Medicare spending, rather than leaving the current system as is.
Future of healthcare reform still remains cloudy for Democrats
Mar 15, 2010
After narrowly passing a healthcare stopgap bill that included a therapy caps extension package, Democrats in Congress are finding it difficult to bring their major reform proposal across the finish line,...
Proposed bill could eliminate nursing home fines in Illinois
May 07, 2009
The Illinois state Legislature convened Wednesday to consider a controversial, first-of-its-kind proposal that would allow for the reduction, or in some cases, elimination of fines against nursing homes.
Lawmakers turn focus to arbitration mandate
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2008
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved anti-industry legislation that would put an end to pre-admission requirements mandating dispute resolution agreements.
Most of the $115 billion in newly reported discretionary spending represents existing healthcare reform...
May 17, 2010
The Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday released clarification of its analysis showing that $115 billion in discretionary spending will result from the healthcare reform law. Most of that spending...
OIG to audit nursing homes’ use of related parties
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 24, 2022
A federal watchdog plans to audit nursing homes’ use of related parties, and the results could ultimately lead to even more oversight for the already highly regulated sector.
National Guard troops evacuate Louisiana nursing home in wake of Isaac
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 30, 2012
Louisiana National Guard troops evacuated 112 nursing home residents Wednesday when storm water from Tropical Storm Isaacs threatened to break a levee near the facility.