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Hospitalization can lead to adverse events for people with Alzheimer’s
While hospitalization affects any patient with Alzheimer’s disease, those who suffer delirium are at a greater risk for…
News Read MoreLTPAC HIT Summit: Harnessing the power of resident consumerism and wellness engagement
As myriad entities strive to standardize assessment information and other data sets deemed crucial for electronic health record…
Projects Read MoreSpaces and interpersonal communication
We have talked before about the power of language to communicate negative or positive attitudes, affirm or deny…
Projects Read MoreAMA works with insurers to cut medical claim errors
Released today, the American Medical Association’s (AMA) fifth National Health Insurer Report Card show a decrease in error…
News Read MoreLTPAC HIT Summit: Leaders reveal goals, concerns for 2012-2014 and meaningful use
Morning speakers sketched out the two-year scope of LTPAC’s health information needs and goals at the 8th annual…
Projects Read MoreTop U.S. health insurance regulator leaves for private sector
Deputy Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Director of the for Center for…
News Read MoreLong-term care scores big in Texas
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services(CMS) released its final round of Healthcare Innovation award winners on June…
News Read MoreFinding a good AFO vendor
Last week the orthotist agreed to repair my right AFO (ankle-foot orthoses)strap, left the room and returned quickly.…
Projects Read MoreALFA recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, with online tools to combat abuse
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) has joined other communities around the globe in its efforts to…
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