Since passage of healthcare reforms in OBRA 1987, the incidence rate of resident restraints has dropped considerably, to less than 5%, with a mantra to lower it further.
GOP House members take heat over proposed Medicare reforms
Apr 28, 2011
Republican House members convened a private conference call Tuesday to talk about ways to reshape the Medicare reform discussion, Congressional aides told Reuters.
Bush proposes healthcare insurance-related tax deductions
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Haymarket Media
Jan 24, 2007
President Bush Tuesday night outlined his plan for healthcare reform, which included tax deductions for individuals and families who receive health insurance.
IOM report: Technology, performance incentives could transform U.S. healthcare system
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 07, 2012
Although waste and inefficiency plague the U.S. healthcare system, the use of emerging technologies and payment reforms could have a transformative effect, a new report asserts.
Harkin: Medicare payment commission needed to control cost disparities
Oct 19, 2009
Regional differences in Medicare reimbursement rates are vast and must be fixed in order to achieve any sensible healthcare reform, one prominent senator argued Friday.
Healthcare on hold? Chronic conditions conference hears from former House leaders
Jun 09, 2008
While healthcare reform may be a preferred topic among those seeking the White House and congressional seats, it may not be Job 1 after November elections.
Long-term care struggling to hold onto employees, expert explains
May 12, 2011
A year after healthcare reform became law, finding and keeping good industry employees continues to be a massive challenge, especially in long-term care, an expert in healthcare recruitment and retention...
CMS responds to state Medicaid directors’ calls for help
Nov 11, 2011
State Medicaid directors should refrain from making short-term cuts, and instead focus on long-term changes in partnership with the federal government, the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...
Crustaceans feed new wound dressing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2017
A novel compression dressing made from an antibacterial substance formed from the shells of crustaceans may prevent infections in wounds.
Alliance focuses on long-term services
By
Brett Bakshis
Feb 01, 2010
A new coalition of long-term care stakeholders whose objective is to improve long-term services and supports formed in January.