The heart of the matter with advanced directives and why you need to push more for them
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 19, 2017
In their most crass interpretation, advance directives can save the healthcare system a lot of money. At their most heartfelt, they can reduce a lot of pain and suffering. They also are the essence of...
NIH funds study into no-touch room disinfection
Jan 18, 2017
Michigan researchers have received funding through the National Health Institute’s Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality to study no-touch room disinfection led by robots.
Earwax impaction product released
Jan 18, 2017
Eosera has introduced Earwax MD, a product that helps clear ears of earwax impaction.
NIC: Nursing care occupancy clocks in at lowest level since 2005
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Jan 11, 2017
Nursing care occupancy rates remained at 86.8% in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to new data released Monday by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Agility Holdings buys VCPI
Jan 10, 2017
Agility Holdings LLC has purchased VCPI from Extendicare Inc. The latter company created VCPI in 2000.
Diabetes prevention program released in Spanish
Jan 10, 2017
Blue Mesa Health Inc. has created Transformemos, a Spanish-language version of its digital Diabetes Prevention Program.
The Year of Uncertainty
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 06, 2017
Questions about the economy, Medicare funding and other reimbursement issues bring more risk to lending and investing in long-term care in 2017
How to do it… Design for infection control
By
John Hall
Jan 06, 2017
During remodeling or in between, providers must be continuously mindful of keeping environments clean. “Designers, housekeeping staff and maintenance professionals need to take every opportunity...
Trump’s CMS pick can expect tough choices: predecessors
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 06, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Seema Verma, was praised by providers. But she will face tough choices immediately, a previous CMS administrator...
Guru predicts consolidation
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Jan 06, 2017
The skilled nursing sector could see increased operator consolidation in the coming years, according to an official with the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.