Study: Half of pharmacists comfortable with Part D drug program
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Haymarket Media
Jan 13, 2006
Only 50% of pharmacists and 21% of physicians feel familiar with the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, according to a new study.
McKnight’s experts tell what’s ahead
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Haymarket Media
Dec 17, 2005
Fearless forecasts about what to look forward to in five key areas
Public trusts nurses over doctors, clergy, Gallup poll finds
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Haymarket Media
Dec 07, 2005
Nurses were tops again in the latest Gallup poll of the most “ethical” professions.
Employers’ healthcare costs rise 6.1% in 2005
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Haymarket Media
Nov 23, 2005
Healthcare costs for U.S. employers increased by 6.1% this year. That compares to a rise of 15% at the beginning of the decade, according to a new survey.
OIG report: CMS needs to up elder awareness of drug program
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Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should consider expanding efforts to inform beneficiaries about the Medicare Part D drug program, a new report from the Office of Inspector General recommends.
CMS at first to cite flu shot non-compliance after finding other offenses
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Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
Providers do not have to worry about being cited for non-compliance with the federal government’s new flu and pneumonia vaccination mandate until June, except in cases where other offenses might...
AHCA to Bush Administration: Too many LTC regulations
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Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
Long-term care providers are held to some of the strictest regulations in the nation, the American Health Care Association complained to the Bush Administration last week.
An Ohio nursing facility found to be out of compliance with Medicare quality-of-care regulations will still have to pay a $2,800 fine, according to a federal appeals court.
Opinion: A new take on core challenges
Oct 12, 2005
There’s been no shortage of news lately. As this issue goes to press, providers in the Gulf Coast are digging out from hurricanes Katrina and Rita, a large block of chains may leave the American...
HHS awards $17.5 million to expand electronic medical record use
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Haymarket Media
Oct 12, 2005
The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded three contracts valued at $17.5 million to three private groups to broaden the use of electronic medical records. Long-term care is one of the provider...