Six administrators charged after nursing home fire kills 89
Dec 12, 2011
Six administrators were charged with homicide after a fire killed 89 residents and staff Friday at a seven-floor nursing facility in Kolkata, India.
Antipsychotic use in SNFs down 30%, AHCA says
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Feb 10, 2016
American Health Care Association member facilities lowered their off-label use of antipsychotics nearly 30% over the past four years, the group announced Tuesday.
Letter: Assisted living group pushes for industry involvement to prevent ‘pension poaching’
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 07, 2012
Collaboration between senior living operators and the Veterans Administration is necessary to prevent the financial exploitation of elderly veterans, a leading provider group said Wednesday.
GOP-controlled House sets sights on health reform repeal
Jan 04, 2011
Republican members of the new 112th Congress, which convenes Wednesday, have put a total repeal of President Obama’s health care reform bill at the top of their agenda.
New SEIU leadership still undecided, outgoing president says
Apr 27, 2010
Early reports that California nurse leader Mary Kay Henry will take the reins of the powerful Service Employees International Union may have been premature. Outgoing president Andy Stern told reporters...
Wii senior league bowlers to ‘spare’ no mercy at Tuesday’s national championship game
Dec 11, 2009
After months of competitive play, the “SAS Strikers” from St. Andrews Estates South in Boca Raton, FL, will face off against the “Riverside Silver” from Riverside Place in Charleroi,...
Lawmakers take aim at arbitration pacts
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James M. Berklan
May 01, 2008
A new Senate bill seeks to eliminate providers’ ability to bind residents to pre-dispute arbitration agreements.
CMS: Rehab providers can prepare for 3.1% Medicare hike, or more
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Haymarket Media
Jul 30, 2004
Rural inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see their Medicare payments rise more than 20% effective Oct. 1, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Study takes a closer look at falling risks
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Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 01, 2014
While it is clear that poor vision increases the risk of falling, improved vision might also increase this risk, a new study suggests.
Medicare beneficiaries supportive of ACOs, despite rough start
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 11, 2012
Despite a somewhat rocky start, Medicare beneficiaries have been supportive of accountable care organizations, a government official said.