Researchers tackle electronic health record technology to improve long-term care coordination, patient...
Jul 09, 2010
A team of researchers at the University of Missouri is working to refine electronic health record (EHR) technology. The goal is to increase its efficiency and cost-saving benefits for long-term care.
Modest salary gains for long-term care-based rehabilitation staff
Oct 05, 2009
The hourly salaries of long-term care physical therapy assistants rose by 2.25% over the last year, according to the recently released 2009-2010 Rehabilitation Compensation Report from Hospital & Healthcare...
Today’s the day: McKnight’s Fall Online Expo offers 3 free CE webcasts
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 09, 2014
McKnight’s second Fall Online Expo takes place today, bringing long-term care professionals three free webcasts for continuing education credit. Experts will discuss regulatory compliance, strategies...
Government shutdown ends, but Howard Dean tells long-term care providers to expect continued gridlock
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 17, 2013
A deal originating in the Senate has restored federal government funding and raised the nation’s debt ceiling, ending a 16-day government shutdown that threatened senior services programs and nursing...
CMS issues first round of grants for nursing home background checks
Oct 07, 2010
Six states are set to share in $14 million in grants for creating comprehensive, streamlined background check systems for long-term care employees.
Congressional leaders call for hearings on deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacteria
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 11, 2013
The House of Representatives’ Energy and Commerce Committee should hold hearings on deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacteria on the rise, according to a March 7 letter from lawmakers.
Liability costs will climb 5%
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 01, 2014
Long-term care operators can expect a 5% increase in liability costs in 2014, according to a new analysis from Aon Global Risk Consulting and the American Health Care Association.
PharMerica to pay $200,000 settlement over federal charges of unsafe dispensing practices
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 17, 2014
Long-term care pharmacy company PharMerica has agreed to pay about $213,000 to settle charges that it dispensed medications without prescriptions and committed other breaches of the Controlled Substances...
House passes spending cut bill containing Medicare spending cuts
By
McKnight's Staff
May 11, 2012
The House on Thursday passed spending cut legislation that included a 2% cut in Medicare spending.
Health Affairs journal devotes January issue to long-term care
Jan 05, 2010
The health policy journal Health Affairs is releasing an issue today on long-term care and related services, and the challenges confronting caregiving.