CMS doubles number of ACOs, releases new report on ACO impact
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) added 106 new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) today, bringing the…
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Bed rails may cause harm to long-term care residents
Between 1985 and 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received 828 incident reports of bed entrapment,…
News Read MoreInfluenza and norovirus outbreaks pack hospital ERs
This year’s influenza season is delivering a nationwide blow to all age ranges, with seniors and children at…
News Read MoreHospice 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…
News Read MoreAFA 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.…
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