Study: Constant assessment of medication regimens critical to patient care
A new study suggests that acknowledging healthcare practitioners’ varying perspectives on the purpose of medication reconciliation and their…
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HHS says no to full funding for partial Medicaid expansions
Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius posted a blog Monday that clarified HHS’ position…
News Read MoreWashington Update: Medicare, ‘doc-fix’ and the ‘fiscal cliff’
As the clock counts down to the December 31 deadline for the so-called “fiscal cliff,” the negotiations between…
News Read MoreDrug company must repay Medicare up to $48M for selling unapproved Xenaderm cream
A Texas drug manufacturer owes Medicare up to $48 million in reimbursements for selling a drug to nursing…
News Read MoreA positive outlook on aging aids in recovery from disabilities
Seniors who embrace the positive aspects of aging fare better in recovering from disabilities than those who have…
News Read MoreCCRC goes high-tech with wireless monitoring
Residents at a Virginia continuing care retirement community (CCRC) will soon have closer health monitoring, faster emergency response…
News Read More2012 National Influenza Vaccination Week
The first week of December is National Influenza Vaccination Week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
News Read MoreStudies link vitamin D to cognitive health
Results from two studies published recently in Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences show…
News Read MoreFlu season set to peak early; may collide with holidays
This year’s flu season is on track to peak very early, warns the Centers for Disease Control and…
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