State Medicaid programs will have greater ability in providing home- and community-based services to elderly and disabled individuals, according to new regulations.
‘Vulnerable populations’ at risk under healthcare bill, providers warn
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 26, 2017
Alarmed provider groups are saying that seniors are at risk following the Congressional Budget Office’s release of a score that indicates the Republican healthcare bill would cut Medicaid spending...
Providers take issue with Trump’s budget
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 08, 2018
Long-term care providers found little to like in President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2019.
CMS showing its discomfort with arbitration arrangement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2015
Residents should fully understand binding arbitration agreements, and know that they have the option to contact federal, state or local healthcare officials about them, according to a proposed rule from...
Los Angeles County failed in investigating nursing homes, state says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 23, 2014
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health did not follow standard policies pertaining to nursing home inspections, according to a review released by the state Department of Health.
Aegis, PointRight announce partnership
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 28, 2019
Therapy company Aegis Therapies® and analytics vendor PointRight® has announced a strategic alliance.
Carpet solution debuts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 13, 2019
INVISTA has launched Antron® Lumena DNA™ fiber, a nylon fiber system with built-in, long-lasting protection against stains, soil and texture.
Thrive Senior Living chooses AI platform
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 09, 2019
Thrive Senior Living has selected Aiva Health for integrating Google Home and Amazon Echo into its communities.
Culture change helps reduce antipsychotic drug use, LeadingAge study asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 18, 2016
Reductions in depressive symptoms, pressure ulcers, incontinent episodes, catheter use and urinary tract infections are among the benefits for residents living in nursing homes that have implemented culture...
GOP lawmakers want to defund Affordable Care Act
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 26, 2013
A group of House Republicans has told their leadership to defund any implementation of the Affordable Care Act in appropriations bills brought in the next Congressional session.