New CDC vaccine access info covers COVID booster shots, ‘safety net’ support
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 23, 2021
With assurances to provide help as needed, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention is sharing vaccine access information ahead of the federal COVID-19 vaccine booster shot approvals expected to come...
‘Resident for a Day’ program delivers insights, recommendations for LTC leaders
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Nov 13, 2017
A program that placed administrators-in-training into the shoes of nursing home residents helped promote person-centered care, new research finds.
New state law would require anti-abortion messaging in nursing home bathrooms
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Dec 14, 2016
Oklahoma nursing homes will be required to post anti-abortion signs in their public bathrooms by 2018 under a new law.
Mobile app available
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 06, 2019
Diagnotes has announced the launch and public availability of its mobile application.
Enhancements made to nurse call system
Sep 27, 2016
Jeron Electronic Systems Inc. said it has made enhancements to its Provider Nurse Call “PC Console” LAN-based real-time activity display.
CMS updates survey procedure for civil rights requirements
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Sep 09, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will require Medicare providers to electronically submit proof of compliance with civil rights requirements, according to a memo sent last week.
Few signs of a deal as fiscal cliff nears
By
John O'Connor
Dec 02, 2012
Winning candidates had little time to enjoy November election victories, thanks to a looming $600 billion fiscal cliff.
Providers could be subject to new cost measurement guidelines
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Haymarket Media
Aug 09, 2006
All providers of Medicare services and other federally financed healthcare soon may have to agree to basic cost measurement tools followed by quality of care measurements.
Democrats still pleading for drug plan enrollment extension
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 16, 2006
Congressional Democrats have proposed legislation that would extend the May 15 open enrollment period for the Medicare drug benefit and delay the corresponding penalty.
Residents can appeal Medicare terminations through new process
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Haymarket Media
Jun 22, 2005
Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries in skilled nursing facilities will be able to appeal terminations of their Medicare coverage through a new, expedited review process beginning in July.