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What President Obama’s re-election means for the future of long-term care
The re-election of President Obama and the retention of a Democratic majority in the Senate point toward a…
Projects Read More2012 Elections: President Obama wins, balance of Congress retained
Voters returned President Obama to the White House, overcoming a resistance to his agenda by Congressional Republicans, an…
Projects Read MorePrescriptions for disaster
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists estimates that seniors age 80-84 take an average of 18 different prescription…
News Read MoreBlanket waivers issued for New York and New Jersey in Hurricane Sandy’s wake
The two states hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy—New York and New Jersey—have been issued blanket Section 1135 waivers…
News Read MoreIncontinence: Documentation risks and payment issues
One of the most frequent issues related to quality of care, quality of life and payment is the…
Projects Read MoreWhat are your employees’ most expensive health risk factors?
Almost one-quarter of workforce healthcare spending can be attributed to just 10 risk factors, according to researchers from…
News Read MoreVoting in a nursing home
When I first went to a nursing home in 1996, I did not know how voting was handled.…
Projects Read MoreACA health benefits: Some employers rethink their workforce to avoid paying
The new health benefits requirements set forth in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are prompting some employers to…
News Read MoreMedicare rule is a barrier to hospice, study finds
The Medicare payment rule that disallows residents at the end of life to receive concurrent skilled nursing and…
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