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Paper prescriptions becoming passé
Increasingly, physicians are transitioning to e-prescribing, which is viewed as a safer and more convenient alternative to handwritten…
News May 17Senior living execs talk policy, markets and choice at ALFA conference
A rapidly evolving regulatory, demographic and clinical landscape are top of mind for many of the 1,000-plus senior…
Trends May 17Researchers link chromosomal abnormalities with aging and increased cancer risk
Researchers in two consortia-led studies suspect that structural abnormalities in chromosomes are a function of aging and likely…
News May 16Alzheimer’s drug trial seeks answers among genetically predisposed population
Although genetics has been linked to only one form of early-onset Alzheimer’s diseaseand accounts for only a small…
News May 16Risky business
Risk management has become an important aspect of day-to-day nursing home administration and patient care in today’s litigious…
Trends May 16PSS exits skilled nursing home sector in restructuring plan
Dissatisfied with performance that resulted in earnings below estimates for fiscal year 2012 , Jacksonville, Fla.-based PSS World…
News May 15Omnicare to pay $50M for improper distribution of controlled substances to LTC residents
Charged with illegally dispensing painkillers without the proper prescriptions or authorizations required by the Controlled Substance Act, Covington,…
News May 15Restorative nursing: It takes a facility
In 2010, my administrator was staring at our most recent three-month FQIP (Facility Quality Measure/Indicator Report) report, when…
Projects May 15New national plan focuses on Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment
Last year, the National Alzheimer’s Project Act called for a national plan to find a effective treatments for…
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