Efforts to reform Medicare have actually damaged the way nursing home operators are being reimbursed, according to a new report from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Urban Institute. Report...
Providers worry over debt-reduction panel
Sep 01, 2011
Long-term care providers are keeping a wary eye on a Congressional “super committee” that has been given the task of reforming entitlement programs. The panel will be targeting Medicare and...
Symtech Solutions releases Acuity Rapid Response
Sep 01, 2015
Symtech Solutions has added Acuity Rapid Response, an emergency response system that is tested and UL 1069-R7 approved.
New organization caters to nurse executives
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Haymarket Media
Sep 20, 2007
Another new long-term care organization has taken root. The board of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators has formed the American Association of Nurse Executives to meet the specific...
Former secretary Thompson considers presidential bid
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Haymarket Media
Nov 17, 2006
Tommy Thompson for president? It’s a possibility, says the former secretary of Health and Human Services under President Bush.
WellStar Health chooses care coordination platform
Jun 28, 2017
PatientPing announced a partnership with Georgia-based WellStar Health System.
Consulting, technology company join forces
May 25, 2016
Pathway Health and Prime Care Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to help providers with performance improvement.
Case for bundled pay made
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James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2013
Large-scale bundling of government reimbursements is needed, say researchers who have studied the topic. Post-acute care was the fastest growing major healthcare spending category for government programs...
Cash-strapped Indiana nixes nurse background check program
Aug 11, 2010
Indiana cannot afford its $1 million share of a federal nurse background check initiative. It therefore will not participate in the program, the state said Monday.
Report: Long-term care could suffer from immigration crackdown
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Haymarket Media
Jul 27, 2006
Could closing the Mexican border affect the elder care industry? One report says yes.