“The more the merrier” might be apropos for many situations, but a senior’s medication regime is not necessarily one of them. On this page, we present experts’ advice on strategies...
Ulcers: closing the gaps
By
Julie Williamson
Jun 05, 2017
Lower-extremity diabetes wounds cost Medicare $9 billion annually —
and providers still have a lot to learn about them and their care
Many carrying noxious bacteria within
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2017
More than a quarter of skilled nursing facility residents have multidrug-resistant bacteria — including E. coli — lurking within them, Columbia University researchers found.
ACA replacement plan unlikely to come this year, Senator says
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Jun 05, 2017
Providers aren’t likely to see the Senate formulate a healthcare plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act this year, according to one Republican lawmaker.
Also in the News for Friday, June 2
Jun 02, 2017
Lack of paid sick leave, lack of work-life balance leads to poor health for employees … NIC: First quarter of 2017 a strong start for healthcare transactions … Providers should invest in resources...
SNF to settle Medicaid false claims case for $888,000
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Jun 02, 2017
An Andover, NJ-based skilled nursing provider will pay $888,000 to settle allegations that it billed the Medicaid program for substandard nursing services, federal officials announced Wednesday.
Senior living community planned for Minnesota
May 30, 2017
A $70 million senior living community north of Long Lake in Minnesota has been granted a special use permit by the Stillwater City Council, according to local reports.
Therapy bed for pressure injuries debuts
May 30, 2017
The Hill-Rom Envella Air Fluidized Therapy Bed has been released by Hill-Rom Holdings Inc. This product was designed for patients with severe pressure injuries.
State health department rules in favor of family in nursing home camera case
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May 25, 2017
The Minnesota Department of Health sided with a nursing home resident’s family last week in a closely-watched case involving surveillance cameras in resident rooms.
Ziegler closes financing for two facilities
May 23, 2017
Ziegler successfully closed a $175.1 million tax-exempt, fixed-rate Series 2017 financing for Mary’s Woods at Marylhurst Inc. and a $64 million Series 2017 financing for Collington Episcopal Life...