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Assisted living census grows in aftermath of Superstorm Sandy
Some of the Northeast’s community-dwelling seniors, who were evacuated to assisted living centers in the aftermath of Hurricane…
News Read MoreThe Joint Commission issues revised rules for LTC accreditation
Skilled nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities that apply for accreditation from The Joint Commission now have a revised…
News Read MoreStudy: MRIs help to identify dementia type
Does the patient have Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia? Now researchers may be able to use…
News Read MoreWhy EHRs matter to LTC’s future
Hospitals began adopting electronic health records (EHRs) more than 15 years ago, using them to document the care…
Projects Read MoreMarket growth drives senior housing in 2013
The long-term care market is poised for growth in 2013 after the industry experienced a significant increase in…
Projects Read MoreA waiting game for Medicaid reimbursements in Illinois
Long-term care organizations in Illinois face a potential six-month wait for Medicaid reimbursement from the state of Illinois.…
News Read MoreA recent ER visit
A little over a week ago after being out, I experienced chest pains. Usually when I feel such…
Projects Read MoreTelehealth bill proposes higher federal payments, less restrictions
Congressional leaders and telemedicine advocates hope to take a fresh look this year at telemedicine’s role in federal…
News Read MoreRemote patient monitoring set to surge in 2013
Global telehealth market device revenues are expected to grow by 55 percent in 2013, according to the latest…
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