Genes play larger role than habits in longevity for centenarians, study says
Aug 04, 2011
Genes may be more likely to increase longevity than diet, exercise, smoking and drinking, new research suggests.
Wrongful death suit against SNF filed too late for arbitration, appeals court rules
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Jul 26, 2017
A lawsuit claiming an Ohio skilled nursing facility was negligent in a former resident’s death can’t be sent to arbitration since the claim was filed after the statute-of-limitations had expired,...
HCR ManorCare strategy to exit bankruptcy gets OK; will sell 74 facilities
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 17, 2018
Six weeks after entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy, HCR ManorCare has won federal approval for its exit strategy.
Changes must be made to nursing home ratings to better depict patient safety: Study
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 06, 2018
The standard measure for capturing quality at nursing homes does not paint an accurate picture of patient safety, and changes are needed to aid residents in their decision making.
HHS sets national plan to ‘end cancer as we know it’
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 04, 2023
A new framework sets goals for early detection and prevention; development of effective treatments; eliminating cancer-care related inequalities; and supporting optimal care delivery.
WV negligence lawsuit gets another day in the courtroom
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2012
A verdict against a nursing home of slightly over $90 million is being reconsidered in West Virginia due to a verdict-form error.
CMS names 10 drugs slated for Medicare price negotiation
By
John Roszkowski
Aug 30, 2023
The Biden administration announced Tuesday the first 10 prescription drugs that would be selected for negotiation under the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program designed to lower the costs of prescription...
Higher authority may hear religious suit
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2012
A former nursing home activities aide allegedly fired over refusing to pray the rosary with a Catholic resident can proceed with a religious discrimination claim, a federal court ruled in September.
Review of antibiotic usage needed in long-term care facilities, expert urges
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 03, 2013
Long-term care administrators and directors should have an antibiotic stewardship program that takes the entire facility into account, an infection control expert said Thursday.
Newly unveiled artificial leg uses mind control to function
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2013
Nursing home residents with an amputated leg might soon gain new walking independence, thanks to a motorcycle accident victim and researchers at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.