Initial symptoms of dementia predict speed of progression, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 16, 2023
No matter the type of underlying brain changes, the first cognitive symptoms of dementia help predict long-term functional outcomes, researchers report.
Investigations into healthcare COVID relief heat up
By
Joe Bush
Oct 21, 2022
After several Provider Relief Reporting periods, the government is holding true to its word and ramping up audit and investigation activities.
New US research agency investing $100M in research to battle drug-resistant bacteria
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 28, 2023
The federal government is putting millions of dollars into research efforts aimed at combating drug-resistant bacterial infections.
State’s new elder abuse training program adds another layer of oversight to LTC facilities
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Oct 17, 2023
A new law enforcement program will train officers and prosecutors to identify and investigate allegations of abuse, neglect or misconduct, increasing the scrutiny of Michigan’s nursing homes.
PharMerica neglected to tell consumers about data breach for 2 months: lawsuit
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 19, 2023
One of the largest US pharmacy companies serving nursing homes failed to notify consumers of a data breach for more than two months, a class-action lawsuit claims.
Social interaction a key component of recovery after hip fracture, researchers find
By
Alicia Lasek
May 21, 2023
Social interaction levels should be taken into consideration when planning post-acute rehab for these patients, researchers say.
Exercise tied to improved cognition in stroke survivors
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 19, 2022
Exercise significantly improves clinical measures of cognitive function in adults who have experienced a stroke, investigators report.
Leveling the playing field for post-acute care: Enabling interoperability with minimal tech investment
By
Bevey Miner
Sep 12, 2023
While the long-awaited goal of interoperability seems to be advancing for EHR-equipped care providers, the idea of enabling health equity across the care spectrum seems untenable for post-acute care facilities...
DEA extends telemedicine for prescribing controlled meds as pandemic measures end
May 10, 2023
Extension through Nov. 11, 2023, gives DEA and HHS a chance to consider revisions and public comments regarding proposals offered March 1
Parkinson: Naysayers were wrong — the sector is recovering
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 10, 2022
Leaders of nursing homes’ largest provider group Monday struck an optimistic tone as they officially kicked off their annual convention, exhorting providers to press on and commit to quality as they...