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CMS proposes lower Part D deductibles, slashed insurer payments for Medicare Advantage plans
For the first time, seniors will see their Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs go down. But government payments…
News Read MoreJAMA: Delayed hospice transitions undermine palliative care services
Medical advancements in end-of-life care have done plenty to postpone the day when the physician will say, “there’s…
News Read MoreLTC industry faces cascade of spending cuts; thousands of jobs in jeopardy
Some $85 billion in across-the-board cuts in federal programs are expected to take place between March 1 and…
Projects Read MoreMaking friends in long-term care
When I came to this facility, I did not know quite what to think. I knew many residents…
Projects Read MorePope’s resignation puts spotlight on aging and ageism
The stunning news earlier this week that Pope Benedict XVI was stepping down as leader of the Catholic…
Projects Read MoreLong-Term Living takes break in observance of Presidents’ Day
Long-term Living will take a short break from news, articles, blogs and social media on February 18. We'll…
News Read MoreNew strains of MRSA found in nursing homes
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been a great concern for hospitals over the past few years. Patients in…
News Read MoreHormone therapy blocks accelerated biological aging in women with Alzheimer’s risk factor
Healthy menopausal women carrying a well-known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease showed measurable signs of accelerated biological…
News Read More2013: The year of HIT cooperation across the care spectrum?
Long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) providers and vendors made great strides in healthcare information technology (HIT) during 2012. …
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