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Voting in a nursing home
When I first went to a nursing home in 1996, I did not know how voting was handled.…
Projects November 5ACA health benefits: Some employers rethink their workforce to avoid paying
The new health benefits requirements set forth in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are prompting some employers to…
News November 5Medicare rule is a barrier to hospice, study finds
The Medicare payment rule that disallows residents at the end of life to receive concurrent skilled nursing and…
News November 2CMS: Waiver status issued for New York state in Sandy’s wake
Long-term care facilities and hospitals in New York state will be able to apply for a range of…
News November 2How to help new residents adapt to nursing home life
The nursing home can be an overwhelming and scary place for new residents and their families. There are…
Projects November 1HHS waives Medicare, Medicaid requirements for NYC facilities affected by hurricane
Because of the various and continuing health risks that will be faced before New York City returns to…
News November 1Study shows drug costs for normal aging conditions surpass costs of treating most chronic diseases
Prescription drug treatment regimens for conditions that are a normal part of aging are now costing the nation…
News November 1LTC transitions of care: Get collaborative or play catch-up, says national TOC group
Many separate initiatives are already taking place within acute care and within long-term care (LTC) to establish new…
Projects October 31Henry Ford and Beaumont health systems to merge hospitals, LTC care sites
Two Michigan health systems have announced their intent to merge, creating one of the largest non-profit health systems…
News October 31
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