Nursing home denies hair styling contributed to resident’s death
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Feb 10, 2017
A New Hampshire skilled nursing facility refutes claims that a resident died due to complications from a perm at the facility’s salon, according to new legal documents.
Trump’s ‘one-in, two-out’ order not sensible for health regs, lawsuit claims
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Feb 09, 2017
President Donald Trump’s executive order to slash two federal regulations for each new policy introduced may arbitrarily cut regulations focused on health and safety, according to a lawsuit filed...
Lawmakers OK Medicaid limits for LTC, lottery winners
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Feb 09, 2017
House lawmakers on Tuesday gave the greenlight to two pieces of legislation that call for minor changes to the Medicaid program — but may signal the start of ramped up efforts to overhaul the program.
Cousins promoted at Van Dyk
Feb 08, 2017
Jacqueline Cousins was promoted at Van Dyk Health Care as its Vice President of Data Strategy & Population Health last month.
Troubled nursing home petitions Supreme Court to preserve its Medicare, Medicaid certifications
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Feb 08, 2017
A Florida skilled nursing provider that filed for bankruptcy has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to save it from being excluded from the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
New skin protectant can help with incontinence
Feb 07, 2017
3M™ Cavilon™ Advanced Skin Protectant is a new, high-endurance skin protectant designed to stop, reverse and prevent the damaging effects of moderate to severe incontinence associated dermatitis.
Company seeks to bring diabetes treatment to veterans
Feb 07, 2017
Health Connexions has teamed with Veteran Smartcare LLC, an SDVOSB (Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business) start-up based in Orlando, FL, to help veterans with diabetes healthcare through better...
Judge approves HHS’ plan to meet Jimmo mandate
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Feb 06, 2017
The Department of Health and Human Services’ plan to better explain the concept of maintenance therapy has been approved, signaling the end of a legal battle stemming from the 2013 settlement of...
Start-ups to star at Argentum national leadership conference
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Feb 06, 2017
Senior living leaders can catch a glimpse of the future by visiting the Start-Up Pavilion, a new offering at the 2017 Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference. The conference will be held May 1-3 in...
Ultrasound, e-stim healing effects ‘equal’
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 05, 2017
High-frequency ultrasound and high-voltage monophasic pulsed current are comparable approaches when treating pressure ulcers in older people, according to a study by Polish researchers.