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Therapy caps: Unraveling the spider’s web for long-term care
Outpatient therapy caps, originally instituted by the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, limit the coverage payments for physical…
Projects Read MoreCDC: This year’s flu vaccine fails seniors for influenza A H3N2
This season’s flu vaccine was less effective overall than in other years, and failed to protect most seniors…
News Read MoreFla. governor reverses stance, now supports Medicaid expansion
Gov. Rick Scott of Florida, known as one of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) most outspoken opponents, now…
News Read More“The Gray Lady” stumbles: How could The New York Times get things so wrong?
It honestly pains me to say it, because I profoundly admire The New York Times, America’s most substantive…
Projects Read MoreIs renovation always a good thing?
Every year a group of multi-disciplinary professionals gather to discuss Design Showcase submissions for Long-Term Living's Environments for…
Projects Read MoreIs renovation always a good thing?
Every year a group of multi-disciplinary professionals gather to discuss Design Showcase submissions for Long-Term Living's Environments for…
Projects Read MoreMobile app for hospice brings families closer to care
Hospice of Michigan is offering a free mobile app that keeps family members involved in their loved one’s…
News Read MoreLTC needs to play active role in meds disposal, pharmacy group says
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) wants new standards that will help long-term care facilities participate more actively…
News Read MoreUnitedHealthcare partners with largest U.S. retirement community
UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest broker of Medicare Advantage plans, has forged an unusual partnership with The Villages, a…
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