Certain surgeries have far higher 30-day readmission risks, study shows
Some post-operative complications can spell big trouble for patients recovering from surgical procedures, especially abdominal surgery, according to…
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AHCA adds predictive data analytics to national quality initiative
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) has partnered with Lexington, Mass.-based PointRight to incorporate data analytics software into…
News Read MoreToo little standardization in how states verify Medicaid applicants, GAO report says
In 2010, nearly $131 billion Medicaid dollars went to long-term care—almost half of the nation’s total Medicaid expenditure…
News Read MoreNursing home residents at risk as flood waters surge above levees in one New Orleans parish
UPDATE: At 2:49 p.m., Gov. Bobby Jindal (@BobbyJindal) tweeted from his visit to Plaquemines Parish that Riverbend Nursing…
News Read MoreNew flu shot designed for seniors debuts this fall
As Labor Day approaches to mark the traditional end of summer, long-term care facilities are turning their efforts…
News Read MoreNew Orleans nursing homes evacuate in advance of Isaac
A report from the Times-Picayune (New Orleans) confirms that at least nine area nursing homes will evacuate in…
News Read MoreNursing homes, hospitals brace for Isaac
Two days before the 7th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Gulf Coast is preparing for the arrival of…
News Read MoreExperimental treatment shows promise for Parkinson’s
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have developed a new medication administration technique that is helping patients control the…
News Read MoreCMS announces final rule delaying ICD-10 to October 2014
The Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) on Friday published a final rule pushing back the compliance…
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