Quicker therapy after hip surgery improves mobility
By
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...
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.
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,...
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.
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...
OSHA contacts about 1,000 nursing homes as possible inspection targets
By
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.
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.
Officials share flu vaccine concerns during two-day summit
By
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
By
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...