Seven couples at a Massachusetts nursing home renewed their vows during individual ceremonies last week, part of an annual effort to honor lasting love.
Managers promoting fun can be harmful
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2014
While manager-approved “fun at work” activities lower turnover, particularly for younger employees, sales performance may suffer, according to a new report.
Summit on technology and long-term care to be held in June
May 05, 2010
A summit focusing on the electronic health record (EHR), health information technology (HIT) and long-term care will take place next month in Baltimore.
Budget plans for Democrats might be gone with the win
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2010
Of all the questionable forecasts in President Obama’s $3.8 trillion budget for 2011, perhaps the most dubious is this: It assumes Congress will enact healthcare reform this year.
Congress passes $3.4 trillion budget blueprint
Apr 30, 2009
The House and Senate Wednesday approved a $3.4 trillion federal budget that would allow Congress to pass healthcare reform legislation without Republican opposition.
House, Senate disagree on IT bill compromises
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 13, 2006
Negotiations between the House and the Senate over a healthcare information technology bill have stalled. One of the major points of dispute are anti-kickback laws.
OSHA seeks violence input
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 06, 2017
Federal regulators are asking providers for thoughts on how to curb violence in healthcare workplaces.
Aggression strongly signals pain only when dementia reaches advanced stages, researchers find
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 21, 2014
For a person with dementia, the link between aggressive behavior and physical pain is strong only in the condition’s advanced stages, University of Florida researchers have found.
Government saved $17.6 billion in 2011 due to fraud prevention programs
Nov 16, 2011
A government crackdown on improper payments in federal programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, cut wasteful payments by $17.6 billion in 2011, the Office of Management and Budget reported Tuesday. The...
No mistrial for Skilled Healthcare—$677 million penalty stands
Aug 31, 2010
A court ruling that could cost nursing home giant Skilled Healthcare $677 million will stand after a California Superior Court judge denied the company’s request for a mistrial.