It takes two: Integrating hospitals and post-acute care
By
Troy Hilsenroth
May 22, 2013
As mandates from the Affordable Care Act continue to roll out, the healthcare industry, and more specifically, the long-term care (LTC) market (also known as post-acute care), is in the center of a seismic...
AAHSA expresses concern about commission’s proposed long-term care cuts
Nov 11, 2010
A deficit commission’s recommendations regarding cuts to Medicaid long-term care prompted some push-back Wednesday from Larry Minnix, president and CEO of the American Association of Homes and Services...
Obama’s new healthcare plan includes CLASS Act
Feb 23, 2010
President Obama on Monday released his nearly $1 trillion, 10-year version of healthcare reform. It includes long-term care provisions from previous bills, including the disability insurance program known...
SEIU chief predicts action on ‘card-check’ bill, healthcare reform this summer
Feb 27, 2009
Andy Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union, predicted “real action, really soon” on healthcare reform and union “card-check” legislation, according to a...
Alternative Drug Formulations Rise to the Forefront of Care
Sun Pharma brings a trustworthy and growing package of offerings for seniors who cannot or will not swallow solid medication forms
The Alzheimer’s investment that’s not being made
By
John O'Connor
Jun 13, 2016
Our best hope to make progress against Alzheimer’s disease probably lies in the form of increased research funding.
Apollo Safety forms special healthcare division
Apr 15, 2014
Apollo Safety has formed a new healthcare division with offerings related to gas detection equipment, maintenance and monitoring.
Drug regimen found effective for common kidney condition
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2013
A major clinical trial out of the United Kingdom points a new direction for treating a common form of kidney disease.
More than 1 in 10 seniors report abuse
Aug 26, 2008
Nearly 13% of seniors suffer some kind of abuse, usually in the form of verbal mistreatment, according to a recent report.
An emerging union challenge: ‘micro’ management
By
John O'Connor
Mar 27, 2015
The National Labor Relations Board’s willingness to let smaller groups of people form “micro unions” has many operators on edge.