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Alaska leads the nation in nursing home costs
Alaska tops the list for nursing home costs at $232,505 (semiprivate) to $273, 750 (private) per year, according…
News Read MoreCMS announces 89 new ACOs
As of July 1, 89 new accountable care organizations (ACOs) began serving 1.2 million people with Medicare in…
News Read MoreLTPAC HIT Summit: A growing harmony between HIT and clinical
In my May blog I outlined 10 HIT (health information technology) strategies to becoming a preferred provider. We…
Projects Read MoreChecking vitals
I cannot remember when my vitals were last taken. They used to be done once a month. But…
Projects Read MoreBill to repeal the ACA may reach House floor this week
The House Rules Committee will meet July 9 to discuss legislation that proposes to repeal the Accountable Care…
News Read MoreSeniors in “doughnut hole” may cut back on their antidepressants, heart and diabetes meds
Seniors in the gap of Medicare Part D prescription coverage are more likely than fully insured seniors to…
News Read MoreAdaptive re-use of existing senior living spaces
As architects specializing in senior living, we increasingly hear from eldercare housing providers that are looking to convert…
Projects Read MoreScientists confirm role of vitamin D in fracture prevention
A high-dose regimen of vitamin D helps reduce the risk of bone fractures in seniors, according to an…
News Read MoreNew tool assesses financial impact of ICD-10 switch
The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and technology company Jvion have developed an online tool to help…
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