Medicare payment board faces repeal efforts from Democrats and Republicans
Jun 09, 2011
The Affordable Care Act’s Independent Payment Advisory Board, a panel created by the law to contain Medicare costs, is now drawing criticism from both major political parties.
Profile: Barbara Manard — From bayou to beltway
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
VP of Long-Term Care and Health Strategies AAHSA
Lancaster Pollard recognized for ethical practices
Jul 06, 2010
Lancaster Pollard recently received the EthicalEnterprising Torch Award. The Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio sponsors the contest, which recognizes ethical business behavior.
“We’re...
McKesson unveils pharmacy automation system
Jan 12, 2010
McKesson recently introduced the PROmanager-Rx system. The system allows providers to automate the dispensing of tablets, capsules and other oral solid medications that arrive pre-packaged in unit-dose,...
Carstens offers WALKaroo III mobile PC cart
Jan 05, 2010
Carstens recently unveiled its WALKaroo III Mobile PC Cart. The cart lets staff record patient information in each room. An adjustable keyboard tray adds the convenience of a full-size keyboard for quick...
Long-term care groups watching, waiting as government responds to swine flu crisis
Apr 28, 2009
Swine flu has not, so far, affected residents or employees of nursing homes. Still, the long-term care community is staying abreast of the latest developments and information regarding the potentially...
Card-check, Silver Alert bills introduced in Congress
Mar 11, 2009
Senators and representatives on Tuesday introduced the controversial Employee Free Choice Act, also known as union card-check legislation. Several long-term care groups immediately issued statements against...