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Study: Reducing avoidable hospitalizations for dual-eligibles could save millions

Providing better care for dual-eligible Medicare-Medicaid patients could significantly reduce hospitalization rates for this population, saving taxpayers between…

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Senate committee rejects attempts to shackle reform’s prevention funds

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee today rejected several back-door attempts to disrupt funds allotted for healthcare reform, including…

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U.S. healthcare spending to surge in 2014; overall spending to rise with or without the ACA, journal reports

Economic forecasts for 2012-2021 predict national healthcare expenditures will grow relatively slowly for the next two years, then…

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TV show inspires creativity in LTC staff

Inspiration for activities—even staff enrichment—can be found almost anywhere. The Apprentice television show sparked the idea for a…

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MDS 3.0: Processing the flurry of updates

Over the past year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published survey and certification errata,…

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Slicing and dicing nursing home business risk

The nursing home industry is not meant for the fainthearted. It is an environment brimming with risk of…

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Report: Half of violent victimizations of elderly involved serious acts of violence

A report released today by the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) found that half of violent…

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Omnicare appoints interim CEO in wake of Figueroa’s resignation

Following the Omnicare Board of Directors acceptance of CEO John Figueroa’s resignation earlier this week, the board named…

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EHRs: New online database can help LTPAC facilities choose priorities, features among EHR vendors

LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) has launched a free online initiative designed to help long-term and…

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