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CBO lowers 10-year Medicare, Medicaid spending projections

Spending on Medicare and Medicaid programs has been lower than anticipated for the past three years, prompting the…

News February 6

The race to reduce hospital readmissions

A long-term care community in Orangeburg, S.C., was getting a dress rehearsal for future industry changes when it…

Projects February 6

Snowbirds in Florida

I just returned from a two-week vacation in the Florida Keys, which I happily shared with at least…

Projects February 5

FDA may switch hydrocodone to stricter access level

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering changing hydrocodone from a Schedule III class of drug to…

News February 5

How to reposition dated LTC assets

Ensuring that our long-term care (LTC) facilities do not become a thing of the past requires careful consideration…

Projects February 5

Share your LTC community’s award-worthy care program

The long-term care industry is not for the faint of heart. It’s a tough, demanding business for owners,…

Projects February 5

Namaste: Honoring the spirit within

Winchester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Winchester, Mass., has a diverse dementia population in varying stages of the devastating…

Projects February 4

CMS cleans up guidelines on laundry and infection control

New clarifications to the laundry regulations for nursing facilities will update the guidelines to include the roles of…

News February 4

CMS mandates greater disclosure on provider/manufacturer relationships

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule Friday requiring providers to report financial…

News February 4
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