Rule to boost EHR oversight gets White House review
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Aug 23, 2016
A proposed rule that would grant federal officials more oversight of complaints and safety issues related to electronic health records moved one step closer to finalization last week.
Experts argue court didn’t go far enough in new ‘Jimmo’ case mandate
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 22, 2016
While pleased with a court decision mandating that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should do better in explaining maintenance coverage under the landmark Jimmo case, leading long-term care...
Providers invited to weigh in on IMPACT Act
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 17, 2016
The public comment period for standardized assessment-based data items under the IMPACT Act of 2014 will run until Friday, August 26, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced.
New fiber dressing becomes available in the U.S
Aug 16, 2016
Acelity has said its BIOSORB™ Gelling Fiber Dressing is now available in the United States.
Volunteers of America and rehab company buy therapy group
Aug 16, 2016
Centrex Rehab and Volunteers of America announced they will take ownership of Rochester, MN-based Stanley Jones and Associates’ therapy services September 1.
Pharmacy coalition welcomes major company
Aug 16, 2016
The Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition has welcomed PharMerica Corporation as a member.
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Common painkiller may help reverse Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
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Aug 15, 2016
An anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat pain associated from menstrual cramps may be able to reverse memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows.
Dementia care added to Medicare Advantage insurance model
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Aug 12, 2016
A value-based, clinically-focused insurance model will add benefits tailored for people with dementia in its second year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced on Thursday.
CNA fired while pregnant can’t sue for discrimination, court rules
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Aug 12, 2016
A certified nursing assistant can’t claim she was discriminated against by the skilled nursing facility that fired her while she was pregnant, a federal court ruled this week.