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Obama pushes for Tavenner confirmation hearing
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McKnight's Staff
May 24, 2012
The Obama Administration is pushing the Senate Democrats to hold a confirmation hearing for Marilyn Tavenner, acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, according to news reports.
The family secrets that hold back long-term care
By
John O'Connor
May 21, 2012
Several years ago I called some industry experts with a simple request. I asked if there was a place where I could find some basic benchmarks about industry spending. Didn’t think I was looking for...
More than 8.3 million seniors are food insecure, analysis says
By
McKnight's Staff
May 18, 2012
Almost 15% of American seniors live with the threat of hunger, new research finds. The consequences could have huge implications for the providers who take care of them, experts say.
ASCP gathers for spring conference
May 18, 2012
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) will hold its spring conference and exposition at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, CA from May 20-23. The keynote speaker will be Dan Benamoz, R. Ph.,...
Five-Star insights: Will those stars ever illuminate your path?
By
Steven Littlehale
May 16, 2012
I recently asked a hospital discharge planner how she chooses which nursing home to discharge to. “Five-Star” was the reply. Was I surprised? Not at all. Once again, it demonstrates just how...
New foot waffle provides comfort, pain relief
May 16, 2012
EHOB Inc. has released its Foot Waffle. The heel elevator helps provide comfort and pain relief to residents with pressure ulcers,according to the firm. Its sloped design mirrors the natural shape of the...
Chris Stakutis is new CTO at PointRight
May 16, 2012
Chris Stakutis has joined PointRight as the firm’s new Chief Technology Officer. He has more than 25 years of operating systems and process control experience. In his new role, he will lead efforts...
ReGear Life Sciences turning up the heat at 19 new communities
May 16, 2012
ReGear Life Sciences Inc. announced that new 19 senior care communities have deployed ReBound wearable therapeutic heat for residents. The product helps people who suffer with arthritis, flexion contractures...
In pursuit of the C-suite
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Elizabeth Newman
May 15, 2012
Imagine an industry where an entry-level person is encouraged to be hungry and aggressive, to work long hours for little pay, lead (almost by default) an unhealthy lifestyle, and not have to dress all...