Hospice hit with $50K fine for data breach
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has a stern message for long-term care facilities: Just because…
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AFA report recommends updates to national Alzheimer’s plan
Noting that “more needs to be done” to tackle the escalating incidence of Alzheimer’s disease, the Alzheimer’s Foundation…
News Read MoreAssisted living census grows in aftermath of Superstorm Sandy
Some of the Northeast’s community-dwelling seniors, who were evacuated to assisted living centers in the aftermath of Hurricane…
News Read MoreThe Joint Commission issues revised rules for LTC accreditation
Skilled nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities that apply for accreditation from The Joint Commission now have a revised…
News Read MoreStudy: MRIs help to identify dementia type
Does the patient have Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia? Now researchers may be able to use…
News Read MoreA waiting game for Medicaid reimbursements in Illinois
Long-term care organizations in Illinois face a potential six-month wait for Medicaid reimbursement from the state of Illinois.…
News Read MoreTelehealth bill proposes higher federal payments, less restrictions
Congressional leaders and telemedicine advocates hope to take a fresh look this year at telemedicine’s role in federal…
News Read MoreRemote patient monitoring set to surge in 2013
Global telehealth market device revenues are expected to grow by 55 percent in 2013, according to the latest…
News Read MoreSNF group promotes patient-driven post-acute care reform
In December, while the “fiscal cliff” loomed large, the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care (the Alliance) released…
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