More than a hundred nursing and therapy leaders attended the Direct Supply 10th Annual Clinical Leadership Conference in Milwaukee last week.
New flu doses shipped
Jul 27, 2016
Sanofi Pasteur announced it had shipped the first of its 2016-2017 seasonal influenza vaccine doses this week. The company, the world’s largest flu vaccine manufacturer, said it expected to ship...
CMS unveils bundled payment expansion for cardiac health, joint replacements
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Jul 27, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services doubled down on its commitment to alternative payment models this week with the announcement of a new bundled payment program for cardiac care.
New test shows emotional memory; possible detection of Alzheimer’s risk
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 27, 2016
Older adults who tend to remember positive information often do worse on memory tests, a new study has found.
SNF owner led record $1 billion Medicare fraud ring, authorities say
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James M. Berklan
Jul 25, 2016
The owner of more than 30 Miami-area nursing homes and assisted living facilities has been charged with leading a national record $1 billion-plus Medicare fraud scheme.
Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum on Tuesday
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James M. Berklan
Jul 22, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will host its next Long-Term Services and Supports Open Door Forum at 2 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday.
Mundy becomes administrator at TNJH
Jul 20, 2016
The New Jewish Home has announced Sandra Mundy will become the new administrator of its New York- based Sarah Neuman Center.
SNF employee sentenced to 10 months in prison for abuse caught on family-placed camera
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Phil Brahm
Jul 20, 2016
A former employee at a South Dakota facility will serve nearly 10 months in prison after pleading guilty to abusing and neglecting a 66-year-old resident.
Medical sensor market to reach $18.5 billion
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Phil Brahm
Jul 19, 2016
The medical sensor market is expected to nearly double to $18.5 billion by 2024, according to a new analysis by Grand View Research Inc.
Glazed liner papers make debut
Jul 19, 2016
Verso Corporation has introduced GlazeSil™, a family of lightweight uncoated, machine-glazed release liner papers for hygienic and medical applications.