Stroke survivors unaware of therapy options for spastic muscles, survey finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 08, 2013
Many stroke survivors don’t know about the therapy options that can address spastic muscles, which is a common and often disabling condition, according to a recent survey.
CMS delivers provider relief
By
Liza Berger
Apr 01, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services made numerous bold moves in mid-March to give nursing homes and other providers relief in the battle against the novel coronavirus.
Grave concerns about Alzheimer’s, high lack of knowledge, report shows
Jul 21, 2011
The vast majority of adults would see a doctor if they experienced the kind of confusion or memory problems associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and would encourage a loved one to do the same, according...
Majority of nursing home “customers” recommend their facility
By
Haymarket Media
Jun 21, 2006
Results of a new customer satisfaction survey indicate most residents and family members of residents in nursing homes are satisfied with their facility.
Seniors still baffled by Medicare Part D drug benefit, survey says
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
Enrollment for the Medicare Part D drug benefit begins Tuesday, but most beneficiaries are still confused about how the program works, a new survey shows.
Nursing-home study: Inspection system ‘broken and can’t be fixed’
Aug 13, 2008
A leading nursing-home association is calling for an independent panel to come up with new methods for overseeing nursing facilities. The association’s task force issued 31 recommendations Tuesday,...
AHCA publication helps providers comply with ICF/MR surveys
Jan 27, 2009
The American Health Care Association recently published a a book that helps providers with ICF/MR surveys. This latest edition contains updates federal regulations through last September. The book’s...
AMDA calls on long-term care providers to craft sexual behavior policies
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 29, 2013
Staff and seniors both would benefit from clearer policies regarding sexual behavior among residents in long-term care facilities, according to a prominent physicians association.
CMS urges: Start reviewing, planning and tracking staff COVID vaccinations now
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 08, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is calling on providers to immediately start reviewing the newly proposed healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination regulation. They also should actually begin...
Medicare reimbursement cuts will force loss of 40,000 nursing home-related jobs, survey respondents say
Nov 08, 2011
The Medicare PPS skilled nursing facility final rule that was enacted Oct. 1 could result in 20,000 nursing home layoffs nationwide and another 20,000 jobs lost to abandoned expansion activity, according...