There is a new forum for wound care nurses who are looking for help from their peers.
Diabetes testing simplified
Jun 05, 2018
Abbott has announced the availability of a new diabetes testing system, which can give providers results in just minutes.
Louisiana, Missouri leaders wrestle with ‘granny cam’ laws
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2018
In-room nursing home cameras could soon be operating in a sixth state, thanks to the signature of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D).
Nursing home advocates say AGs’ push for punitive enforcement won’t improve quality
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2018
The leading association for skilled nursing providers said Friday that a call by state officials to reinstate tough federal enforcement policies might undercut quality gains.
McKnight’s Online Expo for senior living pros June 13
Jun 01, 2018
Senior living owners, operators, executive directors and other top managers won’t want to miss the 2nd Annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo on June 13.
Hospitals to share more risk with skilled nursing, other partners in pilot for elderly care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2018
A new pilot being tested by the American Hospital Association in five U.S. health systems aims to create “age-friendly” care that focuses on safety, patient satisfaction and universal value.
Notification system set to offer greater voice-activation capabilities
May 29, 2018
VoiceFriend LLC has announced that its notification solution is now Amazon Alexa-enabled, which will allow skilled nursing and senior living communities using VoiceFriend to communicate more effectively...
Judge: Doctor can’t piggy-back on nursing home’s arbitration in overfeeding death
By
Marty Stempniak
May 29, 2018
An Arkansas judge has sided with a local nursing facility, which contends its former medical director may not piggy-back on the facility’s ability to arbitrate legal claims.
14th Long Term & Post-Acute Health IT Summit takes new direction
May 25, 2018
The nation’s leading healthcare I.T. summit has broadened its focus under the new leadership of LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies and is now taking registrations. The event...
CMS allows Maryland to roll out innovative all-payer model worth $1 billion at nursing homes, other settings
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 24, 2018
The continuation of Maryland’s all-payer model will allow the system to move beyond hospital walls to change the financial landscape of nursing homes, mental health facilities and other institutions.