Germany may provide long-term care answers for U.S., study says
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Haymarket Media
Nov 01, 2007
To help reform its long-term care system, the United States may be wise to look across the Atlantic, a new study from AARP finds.
Researchers learn more about how Alzheimer’s begins its dirty work
By
John O'Connor
Dec 17, 2019
British scientists have discovered the functions of the area of the brain in which Alzheimer’s begins.
Stop feeling awkward about feeling good. You’ve earned it. Now collect.
By
James M. Berklan
May 07, 2021
It’s time to take pride in what you and your colleagues have done to weather the coronavirus upheaval.
Reimagining our nation’s older adult care system
By
Jeannee Parker Martin
Oct 30, 2020
No one could have predicted the challenges COVID-19 has brought to caregivers and the millions of older adults they serve. But the pandemic has exposed major and systemic issues in the older adult care...
LTC groups asks president, new Congress to tackle Medicaid, Medicare reform
Nov 07, 2012
Within hours of President Barack Obama winning a second term, major long-term care association groups were asking him and Congress to reform Medicare and Medicaid policy.
CMS offers details on Medicaid waivers
Nov 15, 2010
Government agencies last week provided guidance to states regarding a healthcare reform provision that allows Medicaid waivers for dual-eligible beneficiaries to be approved or renewed for up to five years.
Senior living provider forms agreement with tech company
Jan 17, 2018
California operator Eskaton has announced that it will use K4Connect’s K4Community in 10 of its senior living communities through 2018.
Briggs form ensures compliance with drug-class rules
May 04, 2011
Briggs Medical Service Company has developed a form that can be used to meet newly-enforced DEA regulations concerning Schedule III, IV and V drug classes on telephone orders. New regulations require nurses...
New long-term care nurses’ association formed
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Haymarket Media
Aug 29, 2007
Two veteran leaders in the long-term care nursing field have announced the creation of a new professional association for nurses at all levels in senior care.
State Medicaid funding sparks revolt before today’s healthcare summit
Feb 25, 2010
President Obama is expected to meet today with a select group of congressmen from both the Republican and Democratic parties to discuss ideas for healthcare reform. One agenda item expected to get some...