House reform provision stirs controversy over end-of-life decision making
Jul 24, 2009
One provision of the House healthcare reform legislation has garnered criticism from New York state’s former lieutenant governor. She argues it would encourage the premature deaths of the elderly...
‘Telementoring’ spells significant improvements in SNF care, processes
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Marty Stempniak
Apr 30, 2019
Virtually shadowing and educating skilled nursing facility employees can boost geriatrics expertise among staffers, a new study finds.
Federal data: Nursing home penalties drop significantly
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Haymarket Media
Aug 09, 2004
The number of nursing homes punished for federal standards violations fell by more than 18% when comparing 2000 and 2003 levels, according to a new report. In addition, the number of civil monetary fines...
Former Kaiser exec named new MedPAC chairman
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John Hall
May 26, 2015
A former Kaiser Permanente physician executive has been tapped to lead the 17-member Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, the Government Accountability Office announced late last week.
Telemedicine on the rise: Find out more at the Online Expo next week
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Mar 23, 2016
Telemedicine is gaining ground as a hot topic in the healthcare realm, with experts forecasting major growth for the technology in 2016.
Undercover investigation finds unlikely quality of life measure
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Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2011
In elderly women, successful aging and positive quality of life indicators are linked to sexual satisfaction — even when physical health is declining — a new study finds.
NHQI showing positive results in areas of chronic pain, physical restraints
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Haymarket Media
Dec 23, 2004
Two years after the Department of Health and Human Services launched the Nursing Home Quality Initiative, fewer nursing home residents suffer from chronic pain and fewer physical restraints are being used...
Frontline, ProPublica slam assisted living sector in documentary airing tonight
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Tim Mullaney
Jul 30, 2013
Loose regulations are endangering the growing number of assisted living residents in the United States, according to a new Frontline documentary that focuses on Emeritus Senior Living facilities. The program...
Boosting Medicaid benefits, insurance attractiveness key in new LTC financing plan
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Feb 03, 2016
Increasing Medicaid benefits for long-term services and making private long-term care insurance more attractive to consumers are among the changes proposed in a new plan for LTC financing.
New durable medical equipment bidding process ill suited to long-term care, Congress told
Mar 03, 2011
Structural flaws in the newly implemented durable medical equipment competitive bidding process have caused significant service interruptions and supply problems for residents in long-term care facilities,...