Discontinuing statins extends and improves life for terminally ill, study suggests
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John Hall
Jun 03, 2014
Discontinuing cholesterol-busting drugs called statins would save money and potentially extend the lives of terminally ill patients, new research from Duke University School of Medicine suggests.
New goals for antipsychotics not unreasonable, leaders say
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
Providers may grumble about renewed pressure to lower the use of antipsychotics among long-term care residents with dementia, but the industry has an opportunity to be a leader, said LeadingAge President...
An anniversary issue unlike any other
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James M. Berklan
Dec 17, 2005
No matter how old you are, you have to agree 25 years of success at anything is impressive. If you’re not absolutely sure, the special issue now in your hands should convince you.
The COVID-19 mitigation strategies of social distancing, face coverings and handwashing not only will help to curb the spread of the coronavirus, they will help to lessen the severity of the upcoming flu...
I couldn’t live without… Interactant
Apr 02, 2012
Prior to adopting Health Care Software’s Interactant solution, Jennifer D’Angelo, the assistant vice president of information services at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff, NJ, was spending...
Nursing home workers push back against MA governor’s budget cuts
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Jul 18, 2016
Massachusetts nursing home workers are fighting back against last-minute budget cuts that would slash an anticipated $35.5 million funding boost to the state’s healthcare workforce.
Senators propose solutions for chronic conditions care
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Dec 23, 2015
A bipartisan Senate group has released a set of policies targeting treatment for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and dementia.
SNFs should expect more ‘worthless services’ whistleblower charges, expert says
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Tim Mullaney
Oct 08, 2014
Skilled nursing facilities soon might be facing an onslaught of whistleblower lawsuits alleging “worthless services,” a legal expert cautioned Tuesday.
Why coronavirus detection may be going to the dogs
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John O'Connor
May 03, 2020
Might it soon be possible for dogs to detect the coronavirus? We may soon find out, thanks to a study now underway at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
SNF evacuations elevate mortality rate for residents, study finds
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Apr 18, 2017
Nursing home residents forced to evacuate due to man-made or natural disasters may face an increased risk of mortality for months following the evacuation, a recently published review shows.