Nurses: Staffing inadequate in hospitals and nursing homes
May 29, 2008
The majority of registered nurses believe that staffing levels on their units are inadequate and half say that the quality of care has declined over the last year, according to a report from the American...
Report to address long-term care crisis
Dec 03, 2007
Longer life spans, a growing elderly population and increasing care costs are fueling a long-term care crisis, according to a report to be released later today.
Kohn appointed administrator of Care Center at Sunset Lake
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 11, 2020
The county-owned Care Center at Sunset Lake in Liberty, NY, has hired Burt Kohn as administrator. Kohn has led New York-area nursing homes since 1996. He replaces Sherrita Alexander, who started at Sunset...
Medical product demand grows for 6th straight quarter
Aug 02, 2016
Medical product demand in the extended care market has expanded for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to the HIDA Market Pulse™ acuity-weighted utilization index.
State attorneys general urge suspension and revision of Five-Star rating system
Aug 28, 2009
A total of 31 state attorneys general sent a letter to Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. In the letter, they called for the suspension and revision of the Five-Star...
Obese beneficiaries weigh down Medicare, study finds
Jul 28, 2008
Overweight seniors cost more under Medicare than their thinner counterparts, a new study finds.
Voters oppose Medicare cuts to nursing homes, study finds
Mar 03, 2008
A newly released poll from Zogby International shows that 63% of respondents oppose President Bush’s proposed nursing home Medicare cuts.
Report lists ‘best’ and ‘worst’ areas for nursing home care
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 18, 2004
Los Angeles and San Diego are two of the best cities in which to receive nursing home care, according to HealthGrades’ latest annual list of best and worst cities for quality long-term care. HealthGrades...
Diabetics often skip insulin injections, study finds
Jan 27, 2010
More than half of all diabetics who also take insulin occasionally skip their doses, according to a new study.
Bill would encourage purchase of long-term care insurance
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 20, 2007
Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make it easier for people to purchase long-term care insurance.