House scraps IPAB repeal as reconciliation nears floor vote
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Oct 23, 2015
The House of Representatives Rules Committee is pushing forward with a reconciliation bill that would repeal parts of the Affordable Care Act, but keep the Independent Payment Advisory Board intact.
$10k prize money: LeadingAge HackFest prep gearing up
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James M. Berklan
Oct 15, 2015
Organizers are putting the final touches on the third annual technology brainstorming and creating event called “HackFest” at the LeadingAge annual meeting. This year’s “Engage...
A coalition of consumer groups and lobbyists, boosted by former U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA), are calling upon the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to “do the right thing” and end...
CDC: Up to 3 in 4 SNF antibiotics drug orders wrong
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Oct 14, 2015
Up to 75% of antibiotics prescriptions given to nursing home residents are unnecessary or incorrectly prescribed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims.
Michigan LTC group to join iNDIGO Health Partners
Oct 13, 2015
Northwest Michigan Long Term Care Specialists will join iNDIGO Health Partners, which will be the health services company’s first service contract outside the hospital.
Reader Poll: What hidden talent is the most valuable in your department?
Oct 05, 2015
McKnight’s readers sound off on what”hidden talent they value most.
Technology bytes
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Amy Novotney
Oct 05, 2015
Working together to streamline electronic prescribing is a ‘work in progress’ that continues to challenge operators, prescribers and pharmacists to get it right
Ask the Nursing Expert about… insulin pens
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Oct 05, 2015
Our company’s regional nurse came to my facility and said we were going to start using insulin pens. Can you tell me what I should prepare for?
Profile: Sharon Colling
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
While many administrators enter long-term care because of a personal experience, American College of Health Care Administrators interim CEO Sharon Colling’s connection is different than most.
Facing the music: Providers learning new moves so they can stay in step with new dance partners
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
There’s no doubt today’s long-term care provider must be able to dance with managed care and accountable care organizations. But while many are proving they can tango with transitions or rumba...