Managing fecal incontinence takes a multi-layered approach that everyone in the caregiving loop better start learning more about as soon as possible
Healthcare pushed aside in 2016 race
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2016
Lady Healthcare and her child, the Affordable Care Act, were once the bon vivant of public discourse. But they are of little interest today, giving way to the economy, jobs, foreign policy, immigration...
Supreme Court shuts down arbitration case involving Golden LivingCenters, HCR ManorCare facilities
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Mar 02, 2016
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a nursing home arbitration case involving Golden LivingCenters and HCR ManorCare Inc. facilities in Pennsylvania.
New washer released
Mar 01, 2016
Continental Girbau Inc. has added a new 70-pound capacity G-Flex Washer to its advanced line of hard-mount flexible-speed washers.
The Extraordinary View — Part II
By
Martie Moore
Feb 26, 2016
What would happen if we took a much, much closer look at palliative care? The results might surprise you.
Inovalon enters into multi-year provider agreement
Feb 23, 2016
Inovalon has entered into a multi-year agreement with Kindred Healthcare Inc., the country’s largest post-acute provider.
MatrixCare chooses consulting partner
Feb 23, 2016
MatrixCare® and CliftonLarsonAllen LLP have announced a strategic partnership to help long-term care and post acute care providers succeed in bundled payment programs.
Are your Ultra High RUGs putting you at risk?
By
Steven Littlehale
Feb 22, 2016
The 2016 Office of Inspector General work plan calls for increased scrutiny of the Ultra High therapy billing category because the amount of this therapy delivered has increased over time, despite resident...
Current LTSS financing methods ‘irrational, unfair’ LeadingAge report claims
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Feb 18, 2016
Current methods for financing long-term services and supports are “unsustainable, irrational and unfair,” according to new research released Wednesday by LeadingAge.
Joerns Healthcare unveils new identity and website
Feb 16, 2016
Joerns RecoverCare has announced it is changing its company name to Joerns Healthcare. It has launched a new website in connection with the new corporate identity.