Ohio announces plan to stem nursing home drug thefts
Over the past few years, there have been cases in Ohio where nursing home staff members have stolen…
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IOM: ‘Serious shortages’ in mental health resources loom for baby boomers
Major national efforts are needed to increase the mental health workforce and train them in the mental health…
News Read MoreOverwhelming misuse, faulty documentation of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes, OIG report states
A stunning 99 percent of nursing home records examined by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) failed to…
News Read MoreAlaska leads the nation in nursing home costs
Alaska tops the list for nursing home costs at $232,505 (semiprivate) to $273, 750 (private) per year, according…
News Read MoreCMS announces 89 new ACOs
As of July 1, 89 new accountable care organizations (ACOs) began serving 1.2 million people with Medicare in…
News Read MoreBill to repeal the ACA may reach House floor this week
The House Rules Committee will meet July 9 to discuss legislation that proposes to repeal the Accountable Care…
News Read MoreSeniors in “doughnut hole” may cut back on their antidepressants, heart and diabetes meds
Seniors in the gap of Medicare Part D prescription coverage are more likely than fully insured seniors to…
News Read MoreScientists confirm role of vitamin D in fracture prevention
A high-dose regimen of vitamin D helps reduce the risk of bone fractures in seniors, according to an…
News Read MoreNew tool assesses financial impact of ICD-10 switch
The Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and technology company Jvion have developed an online tool to help…
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