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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…
News Read MoreSenate 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…
News Read MoreU.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…
News Read MoreTV 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…
Projects Read MoreMDS 3.0: Processing the flurry of updates
Over the past year the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published survey and certification errata,…
Projects Read MoreSlicing and dicing nursing home business risk
The nursing home industry is not meant for the fainthearted. It is an environment brimming with risk of…
Projects Read MoreReport: 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…
News Read MoreOmnicare 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…
News Read MoreEHRs: 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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