Insomnia increases odds of memory decline in older adults
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 07, 2022
Insomnia may be an important target for early intervention to help prevent age-related cognitive decline, investigators say.
Ensign Group goes on buying spree as it reports yet another record quarter
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 02, 2024
The Ensign Group on Wednesday announced a sweeping package of deals that will kickstart growth in one market, expand its footprint in five others and make the company a player in a new post-acute segment.
Advocates call for ACA-backed demonstration projects in nursing home sector
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 28, 2024
Patient advocates and nursing home operators intent on shifting the traditional approach to skilled nursing care should seize on a call for demonstration projects included in the Affordable Care Act, two...
The latest Resident Assessment Instrument manual may better guide decisions about how to code certain pressure ulcers.
‘Cracked’ and ‘broken’: Buffy Lloyd-Krejci on nursing home infection prevention
Aug 02, 2022
During the darkest days of the pandemic, Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, DrPH, CIC, traveled to nursing homes across the US to assess their infection control practices and help them adopt protective strategies. What...
TB cases are ticking up. Test with speed and accuracy
The number of people infected with tuberculosis has risen for the first time in years, according to the World Health Organization, making efforts to detect and prevent the deadly condition even more critical.
Nursing home lawsuit: Management company diverted $1.8 million in COVID relief funds
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Feb 24, 2023
Nursing homes can be attractive targets for prosecutors looking for COVID fraud, but aggressive enforcement policies may make it difficult for “good actors” to conduct business, legal observers cautioned...
Why home health agencies should consider offering outpatient therapy services (Note: This is part 1 of...
Apr 17, 2024
This webinar will kick off April 17 at 1:00pm ET
Meet Gale Boice, 2023 Hall on Honor inductee
By
Ron Rajecki
Jul 11, 2023
Learn more about Gale Boice, Chief Financial Officer, Principle LTC, Raleigh, NC.
Also in the News for Wednesday, March 29
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 29, 2023
NC becomes 40th state to expand Medicaid … Congressman’s bill would crack down on Medicare fraud … Antibiotics unlikely to cut deaths in viral infections: study … Life expectancy bounces back...