Providers plea for eased COVID-19 testing requirements
By
Danielle Brown
May 21, 2021
A federal-state COVID-testing conundrum is being tested in New York, drawing the interest of providers nationwide.
American-made portable chair does the heavy lifting
Feb 07, 2012
Detecto’s Model 475 chair scale features sturdy steel construction and lift-away armrests for patient assurance and precision weighing. Developed to ensure patient safety and comfort as well as to...
Lawmakers revisit sprinkler legislation
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2007
Nearly 1 in 5 nursing homes might find themselves shopping for sprinkler systems as a result of a new push from federal lawmakers.
Guidance released on how to resume visits, community activities at long-term care facilities
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 02, 2021
The process toward fully opening long-term care facilities to visitors and resuming group activities should be done using a gradual, step-by-step approach in order to mitigate the risk of potential COVID...
Clinical briefs for Friday, July 16
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2021
Feds now reviewing prospect of COVID-19 boosters for fully vaccinated people … Cleveland Clinic, Mount Sinai won’t give Aduhelm to patients … FDA chief acknowledges possible missteps on Aduhelm approval...
Also in the News for Friday, April 23
Apr 23, 2021
CDC: COVID infections ‘rare’ among fully vaccinated … Senate Finance Committee advances Chiquita Brooks-LaSure nomination for CMS administrator … Public health emergency declaration extended through...
CMS to pay more attention to anti-fraud, abuse issues, especially with Medicaid
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 31, 2004
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will focus on eliminating fraud and abuse cases, especially regarding Medicare prescription drug programs and Medicaid, the agency has announced.
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, March 23
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 23, 2021
Scientists urge recognition of COVID’s potential link to hearing loss … Civitas Senior Living joins providers mandating employee COVID vaccination … States open visitation: Essential caregivers training...
Transitional care center in Texas holds grand opening.
Feb 09, 2016
Mainstreet® is celebrating its first transitional care center in Texas, The Healthcare Resort of Plano, the developer announced.
Northbridge Companies to expand into Maine
Nov 04, 2015
Northbridge Companies has committed $65 million to expanding into Maine with three new communities.