The fourth annual McKnight’s Fall Online Expo takes place next Thursday, Sept. 22, offering attendees three free CE credits. The three hour-long sessions begin at 11 a.m. Eastern Time.
MedPAC backing pay transition
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 08, 2018
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission members are on board with a plan to transition to a new Medicare payment system over a two-year span. The new post-acute payment system would begin in 2019 and merge...
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...
Cure for seniors’ summertime blues: air-conditioning
Jul 07, 2008
Grilling is a favorite American pastime in the summer–but not for seniors, according to a new poll.
ONE DAY TO GO: Payment, Quality, Tech info — and free CE credits — at tomorrow’s Fall Online...
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Sep 21, 2016
Providers will get a chance to learn from top long-term care experts and earn up to three free continuing education credits tomorrow at McKnight’s Fall Online Expo — all without leaving their home...
NeuroGym Technologies bought
Jul 17, 2018
Medline has purchased Canadian-based rehabilitation equipment maker NeuroGym Technologies, the company announced last week.
Tena debuts extra-large bariatric brief
Jul 01, 2014
Tena has introduced its Stretch 3XL Bariatric Brief, which features a new high-rise design and larger waist size.
HHS program to repay states for dual-eligible drug costs
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 22, 2006
The Department of Health and Human Services unveiled a demonstration program to repay states for prescription medications for dual eligibles. States incurred these costs this year as the Medicare Part...
Survey: Nurses report high sense of job security, low confidence in ability to retire
Sep 16, 2011
A majority of nurses are satisfied with their job security and finances, but worry about their retirement plans, according to a new survey.
Medicaid spending creep worries state budget officials
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Haymarket Media
Jul 11, 2005
Many states’ “rainy day” funds were depleted this year by escalating Medicaid costs, according to a just-released Fiscal Survey of States. The program continues to eat larger portions...