Now available in archive: Finding new routes to quality care the topic of Sept. 18 McKnight’s webcast
Sep 11, 2013
Although the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has not finalized the rules for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement initiative, it has released a set of materials to help providers...
McKnight’s 2013 Tech Awards open for entries
May 15, 2013
McKnight’s has launched its second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The awards are open at no cost to skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, and continuing care retirement...
Vocollect, American HealthTech create alliance
Oct 07, 2009
The technology companies Vocollect Healthcare Systems Inc. and American HealthTech Inc. have formed an alliance to help long-term care clients develop more unified electronic medical records. The systems...
Green vegetables might hold clue to Alzheimer’s
Feb 13, 2008
Here’s Mom’s old dinnertime warning with a new twist: “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you might wind up with Alzheimer’s disease.” In a manner of speaking, that’s...
Senator looks into actions by drug company
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Haymarket Media
Dec 03, 2007
Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI), head of the Special Committee on Aging, is probing a drug company’s recent decision to restrict pharmacies’ access to the drug Avastin. The medication is used off-label...
Experts to plan for short-cycle drug dispensing in long-term care
Oct 01, 2010
Leading pharmacy professionals will meet next Thursday and Friday in Dallas to discuss short-cycle dispensing and its potential impact on long-term care. Federal officials must create regulations for shorter...
State News: Federal officials like preventative medicine approach as a cure for state’s ailing...
Jul 05, 2012
Lawmakers are hoping an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure for the state’s ailing Medicaid program. Additionally, its plan to push seniors’ wellness programs is being eyed as a potential...
Trends in senior living report released
Aug 01, 2018
The senior living industry will need to attract and retain a younger, more multicultural workforce by prioritizing integrated technology and flexibility in work arrangements, according to a new CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)...
Berwick supporters urge Obama, Senate to hold confirmation hearings
Mar 22, 2011
Embattled Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Donald Berwick received a shot of support recently from a number of high-profile colleagues in the medical field, according to news sources.
CMS releases drug maker agreement in move to close Medicare Part D coverage gap
Aug 04, 2010
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Monday took the next step in its bid to close the Medicare Part D coverage gap: It released a drug maker agreement that will secure 50% savings for beneficiaries...