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7 methods to educate residents about their diagnoses
“Thanks, Doc, for telling me about this group!” Mr. Jones smiled and held up the magazine he’d gotten…
Projects October 1Washington Post buys LTC company, invests in home and hospice care
The Washington Post Co. today announced its purchase of Celtic Healthcare, a long-term care company providing home health…
News October 1LTC caregivers had lowest rates of vaccination in 2011-12 flu season
What can be a nasty flu to most people can be a life-threatening illness to some senior citizens.…
News October 1New surgical guide for elderly optimizes care coordination
The American Geriatrics Society and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) have joined forces to create new surgery…
News October 1A resident is going home
During the two years I have lived at this facility, not very many residents have gone home. “Angie”…
Projects October 1The Q word dominates long-term care
October looms as a month of major change for the skilled nursing industry with the Hospital Readmissions Reduction…
Projects September 28New website helps employers navigate benefit changes under ACA
To educate small business owners and guide them through the process of complying with Affordable Care Act requirements,…
News September 28Observation units could ease emergency rooms, save inpatient costs, study says
Using dedicated observation units as an alternatives to inpatient admittance could save hospitals $3.1 billion a year nationally,…
News September 28CMS launches SNF program to reduce hospital readmissions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced the seven cooperative projects that will launch its…
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