Prediabetes wreaks havoc on the cardiovascular system, clinicians warned
By
Alicia Lasek
May 06, 2021
Prediabetes may be more destructive to the heart and vascular system than many clinicians realize, nearly doubling the risk of adverse events, according a new study to be presented at next week’s...
Nearly 40% of older adults look to unconventional medicine to ease symptoms: study
Aug 16, 2022
Older adults are flocking to integrative medicine, but few discuss their choices with a healthcare provider, a new study finds.
CDC: Superbugs have spread beyond the long-term care setting
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Aug 02, 2022
An increase in community-associated multi-drug-resistant infections is troubling, investigators say.
CDC: 25 percent of seniors develop long-COVID symptoms
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 26, 2022
One in four older COVID-19 survivors have conditions that may be traced to their prior illness. The CDC is urging clinicians to routinely assess older survivors for long COVID.
COVID-19 nursing home deaths drop; booster skepticism a concern, industry experts say
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 05, 2022
Resident deaths have dropped from a January peak, hitting what appears to be the lowest level since the summer of 2021. But experts fear that a lack of urgency could leave some facilities unprepared for...
Most nursing home visits banned as part of federal COVID-19 strategy
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 15, 2020
Exceptions include healthcare workers, surveyors and those in compassionate care situations.
BREAKING [updated]: CMS vaccine mandate blocked in 10 states by federal judge
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 29, 2021
The Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate for healthcare workers has been at least temporarily halted in 10 states following an order issued by a federal judge Monday afternoon.
Local vaccine mandates adding punishing pressure
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 14, 2021
Philadelphia is among several cities and states to adopt their own mandates ahead of federal rule for healthcare workers that is expected later this month. Fast-approaching deadlines may trigger an avalanche...
Second booster shots coming for seniors, as expert warns of ‘high risk’ threats
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 29, 2022
Seniors in long-term care facilities could soon be in line for second COVID-19 booster shots if a recommendation from the Biden administration gains full approval.
Medicare audits ‘ramping up’ with isolation coding in the crosshairs
By
Josh Henreckson
Apr 22, 2024
Auditors are paying special attention to isolation and quarantine coding amid already heightened Medicare nursing home audits that are expected to increase in coming months, experts warn.