Nursing homes should focus on improving communications to prevent in-room cameras, survey suggests
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 25, 2014
Most people would consider video cameras to monitor a loved one’s nursing home care but would prefer other methods, according to recently released survey results.
$29 million earmarked for nursing home improvements goes unused for years
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 10, 2019
Almost $29 million in funds — collected from North Carolina nursing homes through civil monetary penalties — has sat mostly untouched for years.
Groups urge Trump to save some of ACA
By
Feb 05, 2017
LeadingAge, along with 71 other nonprofit aging organizations, sent a letter in mid-January urging then-President-elect Donald Trump to preserve some nursing-home related provisions of the Affordable Care...
Democrats urge CMS to ramp up Part D outreach to low-income seniors
By
Haymarket Media
May 31, 2006
House Democrats are pushing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reach out to low-income seniors who have not signed up for the Medicare Part D drug benefit.
CMS asks for feedback on paperwork burden
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 16, 2007
In a nod to healthcare providers’ enormous administrative responsibilities, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services asked for comments on the information collection process.
Healthcare pillows released
Oct 11, 2017
The Pillow Factory Division of Encompass Group LLC Introduces FreshStart® Personal Pillows, which feature breathable, nonwoven covers.
eHDS holds user summit
Jun 03, 2015
eHealth Data Solutions (eHDS) is holding its user’s group conference in St. Louis next week.
House committee approves budget bill, excluding Medicare and Medicaid cuts
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 23, 2007
The House Budget Committee Thursday approved a fiscal year 2008 budget resolution that does not include billions of dollars in Medicare and Medicaid cuts as proposed by President Bush.
Patient curtain available for post-acute settings
Mar 03, 2015
Valdese Weavers Contract has launched its initial collection of Privacy Curtain designs, which can be used in outpatient clinics or long-term care facilities.
Hollister Incorporated’s new Hydrofera Blue Ready antibacterial foam dressing has been named a “Top 10 Innovation in Podiatry” according to the Podiatry Today journal, as well as a “Top...