SNF chain will pay $600,000 to settle delayed discharge claims
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Dec 17, 2015
A New York nursing home chain has agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve claims that it delayed the discharges of short-term residents at its facilities.
Positive results for drug to treat Alzheimer’s aggression
Dec 15, 2015
Amarantus Bioscience Holdings Inc. has released positive data for Eltoprazine in a Phase 2 clinical trial of elderly patients with Alzheimer’s dementia who are aggressive.
OnShift selects Wallace
Dec 15, 2015
Adam Wallace has joined OnShift as its chief product officer.
The ‘Icky’ Dickey Amendment — our problem with gun nuts
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 15, 2015
I have a riddle for you. How many young adults are in long-term care facilities because of gun violence? The answer: No one knows because there is a ban restricting federal funding for gun violence research....
Patient activation and engagement
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Janice Gulsvig
Dec 14, 2015
First of all, in terms of the health status of yourself and those you care about, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that the more activated and engaged you are in your health and health decisions,...
SNF can recover damages in failed bed sale case
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Dec 14, 2015
An Indiana nursing home will be able to recover damages from a failed sale of its extra Medicaid-certified beds, a judge ruled last week.
The Right Place announces SaaS offering
Dec 09, 2015
The Right Place has created its first commercial SaaS offering for skilled nursing facilities.
Did a cholera outbreak inspire ICD-1?
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Jonathan Elion, MD, FACC
Dec 09, 2015
John Snow was clearly a man ahead of his times.
CareTrust REIT pays $177 M to boost skilled care holdings
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Dec 04, 2015
CareTrust REIT has completed the acquisition of a $177 million skilled nursing portfolio from Liberty Healthcare in Ohio, the company confirmed in October.
How to do it… Design that appeals to family members
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John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
More and more, families are having greater influence on deciding where their loved ones will stay. And the things they’re looking for are rooted in comfort and familiarity. Experts advise how to...