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Alzheimer’s Association releases first comprehensive guide on assessing cognition
The Alzheimer’s Association is publishing the first comprehensive set of guidelines to aid physicians in detecting and assessing…
News Read MoreHUD gives $26 million for assisted living conversions
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has granted a total of $26 million to apartment…
News Read MoreWhen high-tech meets low-tech
I’d like to say upfront that this blog is 100% inspired by this week’s Institutes of Medicine Public…
Projects Read MoreIOM’s “Fostering Independence and Healthy Aging Through Technology” conference
Technology doesn’t have to be from outer space to be exciting, as long as the long-term care industry…
Projects Read MoreAre SNFs causing their own headaches?
Two reports from the feds could combine to cause a throbbing headache for executives of skilled nursing facilities…
Projects Read MoreAHCA: Medicaid payment shortfalls projected at $7 billion for 2012
Medicaid underpayments to providers have reached historic levels and are projected to exceed $7 billion nationally in 2012,…
News Read More5 tips for increasing LTC resident pay and reducing collections
Long-term care facilities provide a much-needed service to many residents. While the business purpose is noble, getting completely…
Projects Read MoreONC releases final EMR testing specs for 2014
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has completed its multi-part releases concerning electronic…
News Read MoreOIG report: CMS’ fraud system has promising first year
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has reviewed the data from Year One of the Centers for Medicare…
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