$143,000 in fines over six months results in Ohio facility closing ….Florida Board of Medicine approves forms for doctors to use in ordering smokable pot …Occupancy in skilled nursing facilities reached...
California shows a master plan for aging is possible
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 12, 2019
if there’s any area that could use a more systematic plan, it’s long-term care. That’s why all sides of the eldercare industry can cheer on California.
CMS should highlight candidates for ‘worst’ nursing home list, advocates say
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
More than 400 Special Focus Facility candidates should be highlighted on Nursing Home Compare, an advocate group said Tuesday. It reignited a firestorm that began last week when a pair of federal lawmakers...
Wachusett Healthcare selects integrated suite
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
Wachusett Healthcare has selected SmartLinx’s integrated suite to handle scheduling, attendance and compliance, the company said.
Digital signage on display at InfoComm
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
LG Business Solutions has launched its LG Transparent OLED digital signage display at InfoComm 2019.
$1.2B class-action lawsuit over LTC insurance begins
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 10, 2019
The often-maligned long-term care insurance industry could be in line for another major blackeye soon in a California courtroom.
Excel Health focuses on SNF intelligence
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2019
Excel Health has announced availability of its business intelligence solution for skilled nursing facilities. The company analyzed more than 1.25 billion claims across the care continuum to develop...
Fabric donated for Love Quilt
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 04, 2019
Milliken Specialty Interiors, a business of Milliken’s Performance and Protective Textiles division, has donated white cotton fabric to support The Love Quilt Project, a non-profit organization that...
Advance care planning partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 04, 2019
Allegheny Health Network announced a partnership with advance care planning technology provider Vync to help with end-of-life care decisions.
Cortex launches new feature
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 04, 2019
Software company Cortex has debuted a new feature called “Opportunities” to its patient discharge calls, hospital alerts, and risk scoring platform.