Degraded nurses more likely to leave for better job: study
By
Phil Brahm
Sep 05, 2016
A small study of Iranian nurses examined a troubled group: Nurses who leave because of threats or poor treatment by other staff.
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LTC facilities struggle with safety versus autonomy
May 27, 2011
Nursing homes often must strike a balance between respecting residents’ safety and their rights, particularly in areas such as smoking and sexuality, researchers report.
CMS proposes physician Medicare payment rate cut in 2010
Jul 02, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday proposed reducing Medicare payment rates for physicians by 21.5% in calendar year 2010. It also disclosed other physician payment reforms as part...
Medicaid spending growth stunted, state revenues on upswing
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Haymarket Media
Oct 11, 2006
Medicaid spending grew just 2.6% for the 2006 fiscal year, according to results of a 50-state survey released Tuesday. It was the first time in eight years that state revenues (3.7%) grew faster than Medicaid...
Study: Seniors who veered off medication experienced major health decline
By
Haymarket Media
Jul 01, 2004
Seniors who did not take all of their prescribed drugs because of the excessive costs were 76% more likely to have major health problems in the long run compared with those who heeded doctors’ orders,...
States stagger under weight of Medicaid growth, new Kaiser reports find
Oct 01, 2010
As Medicaid enrollment grows at unprecedented rates, many state governments are trimming “optional” services for enrollees, according to a handful of new reports released Thursday by the Kaiser...
Very old maintain independence through 100th year
Aug 21, 2008
While many people associate extreme old age with failing health, new research suggests that many centenarians live independent, healthy lives.
Briggs announces free MDS forms for eligible customers
Aug 10, 2010
Briggs Corporation announced a special offer for providers who purchase a Briggs MDS 3.0 User’s Manual, Long Term Care Survey Guide or MDS 3.0 Online Training Subscription by Oct. 1. Such customers...
It’s here! McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off today at 10 a.m. ET
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Mar 14, 2017
McKnight’s 11th Annual Online Expo is back with educational sessions beginning today at 10 a.m. ET. Registration is still open and ongoing through Wednesday for last-minute attendees.