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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 6The 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 6Snowbirds in Florida
I just returned from a two-week vacation in the Florida Keys, which I happily shared with at least…
Projects February 5FDA 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 5How 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 5Share 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 5Namaste: Honoring the spirit within
Winchester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Winchester, Mass., has a diverse dementia population in varying stages of the devastating…
Projects February 4CMS 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 4CMS mandates greater disclosure on provider/manufacturer relationships
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule Friday requiring providers to report financial…
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