OSHA contacts about 1,000 nursing homes as possible inspection targets
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 29, 2013
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently sent letters to about 1,000 nursing homes with high worker injury and illness rates in 2011, warning that they may be subject to inspections.
Obama announces $25 million in malpractice reform grants
Sep 21, 2009
President Obama last Thursday authorized $25 million for pilot programs to investigate tort reform options.
Officials share flu vaccine concerns during two-day summit
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Haymarket Media
May 18, 2005
Public health officials have begun brainstorming about the vaccine supply and demand this upcoming flu season. Experts met during a two-day session last week.
Grand jury indicts nursing executive who allegedly hid patient injuries
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Haymarket Media
Mar 09, 2005
A federal grand jury has indicted Larry Hinman, the regional director at Care Initiatives Iowa, West Des Moines, IA, for allegedly ordering nursing home employees to conceal residents’ injuries from...
A GOP repeal of Obamacare may reprise fee-for-service
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2016
With the White House, Senate and House of Representatives all in Republican control, long-term care providers should expect significant changes, experts said in November.
New Medicare payment board to play role in lowering deficit, Orszag says
Apr 12, 2010
An Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) established under the healthcare reform act will help to ensure the nation’s future fiscal health, Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag...
Chronically ill? Give up hope, researchers say
Nov 04, 2009
If you are chronically ill and looking to improve your quality of life, researchers at the University of Michigan have some counterintuitive advice: Give up hope.
Senate hearing: Liability issues driving doctors from long-term care
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Haymarket Media
Jul 19, 2004
Rising medical liability insurance costs for doctors in nursing homes are forcing them to leave long-term care and Congress needs to find a solution, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging...
Mother, son arrested for running makeshift nursing home
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Nov 30, 2015
A mother and son have been arrested for allegedly operating an unlicensed nursing home out of their central Indiana duplex.
Providers intensify efforts to influence Congress
By
James M. Berklan
May 22, 2014
More than 400 long-term and post-acute care professionals from across the country completed meetings with their respective federal lawmakers Wednesday in Washington. The meetings were the conclusion of...