An 85-year-old resident of a New Jersey facility and her 62-year-old son died Sunday in an apparent murder-suicide in the resident’s room, according to authorities.
LTC Innovation Summit kicks off Tuesday
Oct 08, 2015
The second annual Louisville Innovation Summit takes place Tuesday and Wednesday with a gathering of 500 executives and entrepreneurs focusing on the future of aging care. More than 40 speakers and 15...
Profile: Sharon Colling
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Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
While many administrators enter long-term care because of a personal experience, American College of Health Care Administrators interim CEO Sharon Colling’s connection is different than most.
North America, Europe lead global nursing care market: analysis
Sep 22, 2015
High healthcare expenditures has put North America at the front of the global nursing care market, according to an analysis that projects into the next decade.
New drug rule could endanger $1.3 billion of Medicare funding
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Sep 02, 2015
The pharmaceutical industry is pushing for a patent law change that could raise federal healthcare costs by $1.3 billion over the next decade.
Medicaid costs for antipsychotics to decrease as patents expire
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Aug 26, 2015
Expiring patents for blockbuster antipsychotic medications is expected to increase use of the drugs’ generic versions and save Medicaid billions of dollars annually, a new study shows.
Also in the News for Wednesday, August 12
Aug 12, 2015
FDA approves generic of dementia med Namenda… Seniors at 54% higher risk for readmission after surgery … Drug used to treat liver disease could slow Parkinson’s
House IPAB repeal advances
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2015
The House of Representatives voted in June to repeal the Independent Payment Advisory Board, a Medicare cost containment entity created under the Affordable Care Act.
State News for August 2015
Aug 05, 2015
The nation’s most populous state is also now home to the largest long-term care workers’ union, which formally chartered in late June.
Genesis will acquire 24 SNFs in $240 million Revera deal
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Aug 05, 2015
Genesis Healthcare will acquire 24 skilled nursing facilities from Revera Inc., as part of a $240 million portfolio.