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Long-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…
News Read MoreMedicaid fraud audits cost more than is recovered, CMS admits
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report indicates the auditing fees since 2008 totaled $102 million, while only…
News Read MoreStudy: 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,…
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