Senators demand more data on Medicare fraud prevention efforts
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 01, 2012
A multimillion dollar Medicare fraud-fighting command center unveiled by the federal government a week ago is already drawing fire from two Republican lawmakers.
Paving the way to a dizziness cure, scientists regenerate inner ear cells in mice
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2019
Scientists have successfully restored balance in mice using a technique they say could potentially be applied to humans in the future.
Maverick blazes pet therapy trail
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 08, 2018
As far as visitors go, Maverick isn’t necessarily an obvious fit at the nursing homes he frequents around Australia’s capital. Sure, the 2-year-old has good manners and loves to dole out kisses....
Providers are getting closer on the Drive to 75
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 14, 2021
At least one group of nursing homes has surpassed the 70% threshold when it comes to vaccinating staff.
Federal vaccine mandate pushed coverage up 40%, without worker exodus: study
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
Nursing home workers’ COVID-19 vaccination rates increased by 25 percentage points in the months after the federal government mandated that they receive the shots, a KFF analysis finds.
Resourceless vaccine rule could have ‘disastrous’ impact on long-term care
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 05, 2021
Long-term care providers fear the federal government’s interim final rule requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all staff at Medicare- and Medicaid-funded facilities could have dire workforce consequences...
CMS: Accident hazards most cited survey flaw
By
Haymarket Media
Oct 22, 2007
Violations of “accident hazards” were the most frequently cited survey flaw across the nation in September, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The agency said 35.2%...
Many seniors overdue for medication review, poll shows
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 08, 2020
Only 29% of seniors who take five or more prescription drugs have had a comprehensive medication review to avert potential interactions, according to new national findings.
Cubigo adds visitor registration as families return
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 10, 2020
The digital platform Cubigo has added a new feature that supports contactless guest registration that can be used as retirement and other senior living facilities begin easing restrictions on visitation...
Clinician re-training sorely needed for blood pressure measurement: survey
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 19, 2019
One-third of nurses and half of doctors surveyed report that they haven’t been retrained in blood pressure measurement since leaving professional school.