States to get $3 billion for Medicaid system upgrades
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 04, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a rule in December to permanently retain funding that helps states upgrade the technology they need to allow their residents to enroll in Medicaid.
Active video games aid diabetes patients
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 04, 2016
Older adults with type 2 diabetes might be able to meet activity guidelines using the Wii Fit Plus system, according to a Swiss study published in the fall.
Panel offers new framework for resident care approach
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 04, 2016
A panel of eldercare experts convened by the American Geriatrics Society has developed a definition for person-centered care that aims to standardize the approach across senior care settings.
Tylenol might not ease flu
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 04, 2016
Using acetaminophen to treat the flu might not help improve symptoms, a new study shows.
GAO calls for better SNF data, oversight
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 04, 2016
The agency that oversees data collection and regulation of U.S. nursing homes needs to do much better, General Accountability Office investigators say.
An ACO success story
By
John O'Connor
Jan 04, 2016
If there’s one question sure to put a provider on edge these days, it’s this: How do I transition my facility into the world of accountable care organizations?
RN retirement wave is on its way: analysis
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Jan 04, 2016
Close to two-thirds of registered nurses over age 54 are currently considering retirement, a November report by AMN Healthcare found.
Ask the nursing expert about… wound programs
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jan 04, 2016
I am a new RN 3-11 shift supervisor, and new to skilled nursing. Can you please highlight what I should do to initiate a wound program?
SCOTUS to review False Claims definition
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 04, 2016
Providers could be getting help soon over anxieties about potential False Claims Act charges.
Ask the Legal Expert about… theft from resident accounts
By
John Durso
Jan 04, 2016
How can we best ensure that nobody in our office steals from resident accounts? We don’t know if it’s mostly smaller places, but it seems like numerous execs or office workers have been “embezzling”...