New Medicare Advantage rules boost payments to plans, promise drug savings
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 04, 2018
Medicare Advantage plans will get 3.4% more in federal payments next year, while beneficiaries can hope for drug prices to decline.
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Robotic treatment for patients with spinal injuries newly available
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A “revolutionary” new robotic treatment for patients who have suffered spinal cord injuries, first developed in Japan, is now available in the U.S.
Facility hit with $25,000 fine when photo appears online
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 08, 2018
An Illinois skilled nursing and rehab center was fined $25,000 after a certified nurse aide admitted to posting a partially nude photo of a resident on social media.
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Atrium Health, Navicent Health to merge
Feb 14, 2018
Atrium Health, formerly known as Carolinas HealthCare System, and Navicent Health, have signed a Letter of Intent to combine forces.
Profile: Sharon McDermond
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 08, 2018
Sharon McDermond had just started a new job as director of continuing care at Ann’s Choice, an Erickson Living community, when she received devastating news.
Book offers nurses advice on genetic challenges
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A new book focuses on genetics and genomic essentials for graduate-level nurses.
An Illinois rehabilitation and skilled nursing center has been fined $25,000 after a certified nurse aide admitted to posting a partially nude photo of a resident on social media.