This podcast unravels the significance of Institutional Special Needs Plans (I-SNPs) in healthcare, focusing on their potential for skilled nursing facilities, assisted living / memory care communities,...
Skeptical judge sides with smaller analytics firm against giant PointClickCare over data blocking tactics
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 29, 2024
A federal judge left subtlety behind Monday in granting a request by analytics firm Real Time Medical Systems for a preliminary injunction against electronic health records giant PointClickCare over alleged...
Another state relaxes English proficiency requirements for nurse aides to ease shortages
By
John Roszkowski
Jul 29, 2024
New Hampshire is changing state law to allow individuals with limited English proficiency to become licensed nursing assistants.
State’s sweeping long-term care reforms on their way to becoming law
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jul 29, 2024
Lawmakers approved a slate of sweeping reforms for senior care facilities under which Massachusetts providers would see pay rates increase
Succeeding in value-based care and the danger of not taking action now
Jul 29, 2024
In this must-attend webinar, Scott Rifkin, MD, founder and executive chairman of Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time) discusses how nursing facilities can deploy key strategies that enable facilities...
The role of hygiene, effective cleaning and communication in reducing infections in nursing homes
By
Joshua Schwartz
Jul 29, 2024
Infection control within nursing homes is paramount to the health and well-being of residents, who are often more vulnerable to diseases due to age-related factors and pre-existing conditions. Effective...
GAO report reveals gaps in US isolation and quarantine planning
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
A new report from the US Government Accountability Office sheds light on challenges and shortcomings in isolation and quarantine planning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors remain most trusted source for health advice, study finds
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
Americans trust physicians most for health recommendations, reveals a new study published in Frontiers in Medicine. On the other hand, trust in advice from health agencies and scientists has decreased,...
Blood test shows promise for detecting Alzheimer’s disease
By
Donna Shryer
Jul 29, 2024
A blood test demonstrated high accuracy for detecting Alzheimer’s disease among people with cognitive symptoms, according to a study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference...
Good Samaritan’s pending deal for second portfolio helps it close on midway point of massive reorganization
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 28, 2024
Leaders of the Good Samaritan Society will be on the ground in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to continue scaling back its national footprint.