Nursing home residents are living longer while becoming exposed to a toxic cocktail of indoor pollutant that could make them more susceptible to chronic lung diseases like COPD, European researchers reported...
A ‘repurposing’ focus
By
John Andrews
Mar 06, 2015
Renovating a 20-year-old facility in West Texas takes more than fresh paint and new furnishings — it’s a transformation into a modern center
Whistleblower allegations aren’t limited to employment dates, judge rules
By
John Hall
Mar 05, 2015
Healthcare industry whistleblowers alleging False Claims Act violations may get more wind in their sails thanks to a recent ruling in federal district court.
Fasting — with limits — may be linked to longer life, less disease, researchers say
By
John Hall
Mar 02, 2015
Periods of fasting could be one way to sidestep some chronic illnesses such as diabetes, and add years to one’s life. Meanwhile, consecutive daily fasting supplemented with antioxidants could actually...
March 18 webcast: Quality staffing strategies for the year ahead
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 28, 2015
With greater competition for talent and other workforce challenges, long-term care operators need to be well armed with knowledge about staffing. A free McKnight’s webcast March 18 will feature experts...
Also in the news for Friday, February 13
Feb 13, 2015
CMS issues ruling related to DOMA demise … President Obama criticizes Staples for approach to healthcare coverage … Glaucoma patients have better adherence with generic drug, study finds
Genesis closes Skilled Healthcare purchase
Feb 03, 2015
Genesis HealthCare completed the acquisition of Skilled Healthcare Group on Monday. The combined company will have a new NYSE ticker symbol (GEN) and operate under the name Genesis Healthcare Inc.
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Jan 28, 2015
Longevity gene related to planning and decision-making…Indiana to expand Medicaid…
Penn researchers identify molecule related to diabetes and wounds
Flu now rampaging in long-term care facilities nationwide, officials confirm
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 20, 2015
Long-term care facilities across the country are being hit hard by the seasonal flu, due in part to a problem with this year’s vaccine, federal officials stated late last week.
Genesis Healthcare improperly uses background checks, federal lawsuit charges
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 13, 2015
One of the largest nursing home chains in the nation uses background checks on potential employees in a way that violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act, according to a federal lawsuit filed last week.