Study examines long COVID definitions, care models and future directions
By
Donna Shryer
May 27, 2024
As COVID-19 continues to make its presence known, the world remains unclear about the sometimes-debilitating condition known as long COVID. There is no standardized definition and existing definitions...
‘Magic carpet’ may curb falls among senior living residents
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
University of Manchester Researchers recently demonstrated a technology-enhanced “magic carpet” that may detect or prevent falls among nursing home residents.
Senate confirms McClellan’s nomination as CMS administrator
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Haymarket Media
Mar 15, 2004
The Senate confirmed President Bush’s nomination of Mark McClellan as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator in a voice vote without formal debate. McClellan’s nomination had...
CMS quality director to become Beverly Enterprises medical chief
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 12, 2004
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services director Barbara Paul is joining Beverly Enterprises as chief medical officer, the company announced Wednesday. Her official start date is March 15. She is leaving...
Bush may nominate FDA commissioner to head Medicare and Medicaid
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Haymarket Media
Feb 13, 2004
The Wall Street Journal reported that President Bush is ready to nominate Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Mark McClellan as the next Centers for Medicare & Medicaid administrator. McClellan,...
CMS leader: Agency may bypass Congress if lawmakers don’t act on IT measures
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Haymarket Media
Nov 09, 2006
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may just use its regulatory powers to encourage greater use of health information technology if Congress doesn’t adopt appropriate legislation, says CMS...
CMS holds Open Door Forum Tuesday
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 19, 2004
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is holding another Open Door Forum for those interested in skilled nursing and other long-term care options at 4 p.m. (Eastern time) Tuesday.
Staffing firm wins awards
Feb 28, 2017
Clinical Resources has won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for the second year in a row.
CMS can do better with this good idea
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 08, 2022
CMS has a golden idea with its Open Door Forums, but it’s time for some polish.
A lobbying ‘animal’
By
John Andrews
Sep 01, 2008
Dave Hebert, Legislative director, American Health Care Association