Members of the Threshold Choir at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices are quick to point out that the singing they do isn’t performing.
State News for October 2017
Oct 06, 2017
At least nine residents of a Florida nursing home died after their facility lost air conditioning following Hurricane Irma, authorities said in mid-September.
Virtual pharmacist app aims to reduce readmissions
Sep 20, 2017
Temasys Communications announced RxConcile has chosen its communications platform to power its virtual pharmacist app aimed at reducing patient readmissions with medication counseling.
8 residents dead at Florida nursing home left without power after Irma
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Sep 14, 2017
Eight residents of a Florida nursing home have been reported dead of heat-related causes after their facility was left without electricity or air conditioning in the wake of Hurricane Irma, authorities...
Fifth Fall Expo to offer free CE
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2017
As providers prepare for Phase 2 requirements under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ mega-rule, many are balancing how to stay compliant while affirming residents’ rights.Attorney...
Customers come first
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Alyssa Salela
Sep 06, 2017
With the help of customer relationship management tools, providers and sales reps can manage their referrals, improve census and track missed opportunities
LeadingAge urges lawmakers to delay phases of mega-rule as part of Red-Tape Relief Project
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Aug 30, 2017
The next phases of the new federal requirements of participation for long-term care should be delayed in order to make implementation less burdensome and costly, the nation’s largest non-profit provider...
Video technology provider announces Allscripts partnership
Aug 29, 2017
Allscripts has chosen Vidyo and its Vidyo.io platform for virtual consultations in its FollowMyHealth® patient portal.
Landlord initiates sequence to give HCR ManorCare independent overseer
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Aug 21, 2017
Quality Care Properties has begun the process of appointing an independent receiver to oversee its skilled nursing and assisted living facilities currently operated by HCR ManorCare, the real estate investment...
Kindred confirms Ventas deal, will fully leave SNF biz
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Aug 09, 2017
Kindred Healthcare Inc. confirmed in July its previously announced plan to exit the skilled nursing facility industry.