Report: Drug plans use sneaky tactics to deny seniors’ meds
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Haymarket Media
Mar 29, 2006
Prescription drug plans are using “restrictive tactics” to deny seniors refills of medications, and are not informing them of these practices, says a new report from Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA).
Providers to Congress: Leave Medicaid alone
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Haymarket Media
Mar 03, 2005
Providers sent a clear message to Congress this week: Medicaid cuts could hamper their efforts at providing quality long-term care.
Book about nursing home litigation sides with plaintiffs
By
Mark Wortham
Jul 21, 2009
A book published by the American Bar Association about nursing home litigation is hardly balanced and essentially teaches plaintiffs how to sue nursing homes and win.
How to do it… Information Technology
Sep 01, 2012
In the stark daylight of healthcare reform, information technology systems are practically useless if all they do is collect bytes of information. When accompanied by good business relationships, they...
Data proves to be the right prescription for a healthier bottom line
Oct 11, 2017
This is a pivotal moment for the entire sector. With reforms pending, decision makers at skilled nursing facilities specifically, are faced with trying to understand how to address and prepare for upcoming...
VitalTech adds patient monitoring module
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 10, 2019
VitalTech has added a medication module to its VitalCare platform for remote patient monitoring. Clinicians and patients can set medication reminders by time of day, which are then sent to the patient’s...
McKnight’s 2nd Annual Technology Awards deadline fast approaching
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 28, 2013
Long-term care providers should be taking advantage of the next two weeks to pick projects, programs or systems to nominate for recognition in the second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology...
Citizenship department refines employment credentials
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Haymarket Media
Nov 15, 2007
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a list of acceptable credentials that companies can use to verify the employment eligibility of new hires.
Journal: Daily Alzheimer’s cost nears $1 billion
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Haymarket Media
Apr 18, 2007
The nationwide cost of caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia soared to $76 billion in 2005. Worldwide, the tab jumped to $315 billion, according to this week’s...
CDC urges facilities to vaccinate workers
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Haymarket Media
Feb 18, 2006
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is strongly recommending influenza vaccination for healthcare workers.