Connecticut nursing home strike gets ugly
On July 3, 2012, 700 nursing home workers, members of the Service Employees International Union, began a strike…
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Hospitals’ readmission rates not budging
U.S. hospitals are making little progress in reducing patient readmissions despite government initiatives and looming financial penalties, according…
News Read MoreCMS adds another $275 million in funding for state system improvements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is giving states a new chance to compete for $275…
News Read MoreCMS revamps Nursing Home Compare website
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated its Nursing Home Compare website with deeper data…
News Read MoreEHR implementations: Don’t skimp on evaluations, planning, LTC facilities say
LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) today published a portfolio of 13 case studies on electronic health…
News Read MoreHIMSS offers mobile medical apps assessment guide
A new resource released by the Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) should help those interested in test-driving…
News Read MoreMU Stage 2: Rule at final step before publication
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) submitted the proposed Stage 2 rule on meaningful use to…
News Read MoreWidespread neglect, abuse reported in Calif. nursing homes
Under-reported, undertreated bed sores…filthy restrooms and showers….falsified medical records and more; these are just some of the problems…
News Read MoreImmunotherapy retains cognitive function, ADLs, Alzheimer’s study shows
Immunotherapy has shown encouraging results in preventing cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s, according to study results announced…
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