20% leave hospital with unstable vital signs, posing problem for providers
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Aug 11, 2016
Nearly one in five adult hospital patients are discharged with at least one unstable vital sign, a new study from University of Texas researchers has found.
Value-based purchasing demo had little impact on Medicare spending, quality: study
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Aug 10, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Nursing Home Value-Based Purchasing demonstration had little effect on participating facilities’ Medicare spending or quality, a new study has...
Medicaid expansion improved care for chronic conditions, study finds
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Phil Brahm
Aug 10, 2016
Low-income adults in two states experienced significant improvements in care after Medicaid services were expanded as part of the Affordable Care Act, according to a recent analysis.
Natural fruit extract may change kidney stone treatment
Aug 09, 2016
Compound hydroxycitrate (HCA) can dissolve calcium oxalate crystals, the most common part of human kidney stones. The finding is expected to lead to new treatment.
‘Clinic in a bag’ released
Aug 09, 2016
Rijuven has released a “Clinic in a Bag” (CIB) for clinicians working outside a facility.
Partnership allows customers more data access
Aug 09, 2016
Pathway Health and Virtual Health have announced a strategic partnership.
Memory care community opened in Texas
Aug 09, 2016
An assisted living and memory care community, developed by Caddis, has opened in Arlington, TX.
Jewish Senior Services opens new Connecticut facility
Aug 09, 2016
A new state-of-the-art community from Jewish Senior Services, featuring skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services, opened on August 4 in Bridgeport, CT.
Health system to pay $5.55 million in largest ever HIPAA settlement
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Aug 08, 2016
A major Illinois healthcare system will pay $5.55 million to settle allegations of HIPAA noncompliance, marking the largest settlement to date against a single entity, officials said.
State News for August 2016
Aug 06, 2016
A proposal that would have dramatically increased fines and oversight of Massachusetts nursing homes was rejected by state lawmakers in late June.