Lawmakers in 30 states are preparing to introduce legislation that would require large corporations to increase spending on employee health insurance – a measure the AFL-CIO endorsed late last week.
Providers side with governors against Medicaid cutbacks
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 01, 2005
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is among the providers taking a stance with governors who are fighting to prevent Medicaid cuts.
Providers join rally in Washington against potential Medicaid cuts
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 07, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hundreds of protesters, accompanied by a handful of animated members of Congress, rallied against potential Medicaid cuts Tuesday on the northeast lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
Study: baby talk not suitable for adults with dementia
Jul 29, 2008
Sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia don’t like being talked down to any more than healthy, competent adults do, according to new research. So-called “elderspeak”...
Patient engagement platform updated
Nov 08, 2017
Bridge Patient Portal has released Bridge Version 2.0 with new interface capabilities, the company announced.
1 week to go: Deadline for McKnight’s Tech Awards entries July 28
Jul 20, 2017
Providers have just more week to enter the 2017 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Elmcroft chooses Cerner
Oct 15, 2013
Elmcroft Senior Living has announced that it will install Cerner Corp.’s CareTracker at its 85 assisted living facilities.
Topical estrogen could help senior care providers scale back antibiotics for recurring UTIs, researchers...
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 24, 2013
Topical estrogen treatments are an effective replacement for antibiotics in preventing urinary tract infections in older women, recently published research suggests.
Rhode Island legislator proposes bill to expand state oversight of homes
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 05, 2005
Lt. Gov. Charles Fogarty (D-RI) presented legislation this week to strengthen the state’s role in regulating finances and resident care at nursing homes.
Having my say: Not so fast with drugs
Apr 01, 2011
Susan Janeczko, Director of LTC Regulatory and Policy Affairs, National Community Pharmacists Association