Florida looks to redefine assisted living
In a 2011 series of articles, the Miami Herald reported physical abuse and neglect within the assisted living…
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Final rule implements 5 key provisions of the ACA
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today issued a final rule that implements five key…
News Read MoreStudy finds LTC pharmacies face higher dispensing costs
Long-term care pharmacies incur dispensing costs that are 25 percent higher than those of traditional retail pharmacies while…
News Read MoreCDC: This year’s flu vaccine fails seniors for influenza A H3N2
This season’s flu vaccine was less effective overall than in other years, and failed to protect most seniors…
News Read MoreFla. governor reverses stance, now supports Medicaid expansion
Gov. Rick Scott of Florida, known as one of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) most outspoken opponents, now…
News Read MoreMobile app for hospice brings families closer to care
Hospice of Michigan is offering a free mobile app that keeps family members involved in their loved one’s…
News Read MoreLTC needs to play active role in meds disposal, pharmacy group says
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) wants new standards that will help long-term care facilities participate more actively…
News Read MoreUnitedHealthcare partners with largest U.S. retirement community
UnitedHealthcare, the nation’s largest broker of Medicare Advantage plans, has forged an unusual partnership with The Villages, a…
News Read MoreCMS proposes lower Part D deductibles, slashed insurer payments for Medicare Advantage plans
For the first time, seniors will see their Medicare Part D out-of-pocket costs go down. But government payments…
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