Common painkiller may help reverse Alzheimer’s-related memory loss
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Aug 15, 2016
An anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat pain associated from menstrual cramps may be able to reverse memory loss linked to Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows.
Dementia care added to Medicare Advantage insurance model
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Aug 12, 2016
A value-based, clinically-focused insurance model will add benefits tailored for people with dementia in its second year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced on Thursday.
CNA fired while pregnant can’t sue for discrimination, court rules
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Aug 12, 2016
A certified nursing assistant can’t claim she was discriminated against by the skilled nursing facility that fired her while she was pregnant, a federal court ruled this week.
20% leave hospital with unstable vital signs, posing problem for providers
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Aug 11, 2016
Nearly one in five adult hospital patients are discharged with at least one unstable vital sign, a new study from University of Texas researchers has found.
Value-based purchasing demo had little impact on Medicare spending, quality: study
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Aug 10, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Nursing Home Value-Based Purchasing demonstration had little effect on participating facilities’ Medicare spending or quality, a new study has...
Natural fruit extract may change kidney stone treatment
Aug 09, 2016
Compound hydroxycitrate (HCA) can dissolve calcium oxalate crystals, the most common part of human kidney stones. The finding is expected to lead to new treatment.
Partnership allows customers more data access
Aug 09, 2016
Pathway Health and Virtual Health have announced a strategic partnership.
Memory care community opened in Texas
Aug 09, 2016
An assisted living and memory care community, developed by Caddis, has opened in Arlington, TX.
Jewish Senior Services opens new Connecticut facility
Aug 09, 2016
A new state-of-the-art community from Jewish Senior Services, featuring skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services, opened on August 4 in Bridgeport, CT.
Health system to pay $5.55 million in largest ever HIPAA settlement
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Aug 08, 2016
A major Illinois healthcare system will pay $5.55 million to settle allegations of HIPAA noncompliance, marking the largest settlement to date against a single entity, officials said.