Deep brain stimulation enhanced the memory of epilepsy patients with recall problems, a small study has found.
Hospitalizations lead to more SNF stays
By
Mary Gustafson
Nov 01, 2011
Medicare beneficiaries who are hospitalized for acute-care treatment, including a stroke or hip fracture, are at an “extremely high risk” for needing long-term care in a nursing home, a new...
No breaks for facilities when readmissions frequent: group
By
Mary Gustafson
Jan 03, 2012
Skilled nursing facilities with above-average rehospitalization rates should be subject to the same penalties hospitals face under the Affordable Care Act, a provider group says.