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Opioid risk solution released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 07, 2018
Relias has released its Opioid Risk Solution suite, which uses predictive modeling to identify consumers at risk for dependency due to opioid misuse.
Massachusetts examines rules for LTC insurance
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 28, 2017
Massachusetts regulators are close to increasing oversight of long-term care insurance after several years of debate.
Massachusetts regulators are close to increasing oversight of long-term care insurance...
GAO has good points in how, why antipsychotics are given
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2015
The government recognizes the progress made in nursing homes with reduction of antipsychotics for residents with dementia, but also notes many who live in assisted living are receiving the drugs. It’s...
Device meant to kill bacteria in TENS devices
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 29, 2019
Richmar® is presenting its new MicroBlock, an electrode system designed to inhibit and kill growth of common disease-causing bacteria in TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) therapy devices.
Study: Beer ingredient boosted cognitive function in younger test subjects, not older ones
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 24, 2014
Xanthohumol, a flavonoid found in hops and beer, increased critical thinking skills in young mice but not in older ones, according to a new study.
AHCA members flying to Washington to lobby for cancellation of funding cuts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 12, 2012
As fiscal cliff negotiations continue, nine state chapters of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living have sent representatives to meet with lawmakers in the nation’s...
Wachusett Healthcare selects integrated suite
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
Wachusett Healthcare has selected SmartLinx’s integrated suite to handle scheduling, attendance and compliance, the company said.
Top CCRC posts see salary increases, report discovers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 06, 2016
Directors of nursing at continuing care retirement communities now make an average annual salary of $92,680, according to a new report.
Providers get new pay model for readmits
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
Skilled nursing facilities moving into a new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services model will need to reduce avoidable hospitalizations through intensive staff training and new treatments.