Foot casts may limit harm caused by neuroarthropathy
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Jul 06, 2015
Serial casting, which typically uses plaster or fiberglass casts to correct pediatric deformities while the bones are more pliable, could be used to effectively treat Charcot neuroarthropathy, a case study...
DOL finalizes anti-union ‘persuader’ rule
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May 04, 2016
Employers will be required to report any anti-union and collective bargaining activity to employees under the final version of a “persuader” rule issued by the Department of Labor in late March.
Experts talk trade-offs in House hearing on LTC financing
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Mar 02, 2016
Long-term care industry experts testified on how to reform long-term services and supports at a House subcommittee hearing Tuesday.
Tax reform bill could devastate Medicaid, Medicare, groups warn
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Nov 30, 2017
With a Senate vote on the GOP’s tax reform bill expected to come before the end of the week, advocacy groups are urging lawmakers to reject the legislation for its potentially “drastic”...
‘Smart socks’ may prevent diabetic foot ulcer problems
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Mar 04, 2016
Diabetic neuropathy is the leading cause of amputation in the United States, resulting in more than $10 billion in healthcare costs annually. A team of engineers is aiming to reduce that number — with...
Bribery charges added to case against SNF owner accused of leading $1 billion fraud ring
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Feb 14, 2017
An embattled SNF owner who has been accused of leading a $1 billion Medicare fraud ring also allegedly bribed a state regulator to find out when surveyors would be visiting his facilities, according to...
Judge orders SNF owner charged in $1 billion fraud ring to be held without bond
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Oct 05, 2016
A Florida nursing home operator charged as the ringleader of a record-setting Medicare fraud scheme will continue to be held without bond, a federal judge said in a final ruling issued last week.
DOL releases final rule requiring employers to disclose anti-union activity
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Mar 25, 2016
Employers will be required to report any anti-union and collective bargaining activity to employees under the final version of a “persuader” rule issued by the Department of Labor on Thursday.
Florida employee charged with SNF survey bribery in $1 billion fraud scheme
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Aug 01, 2017
A former employee of Florida’s state healthcare agency has been charged with tipping off associates of embattled nursing home owner Philip Esformes about complaints and upcoming surveys in exchange...
Study: Residents’ preferences found to be misaligned with life-sustaining directives
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Nov 03, 2016
Skilled nursing facility residents’ current treatment preferences don’t always agree with forms detailing their preferences for life-sustaining medical orders, results of a study published...