Nurse burnout increases infection rates
Overburdedned staff and burnout both contribute to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), according to an announcement from the Association for…
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Harvard study: Medicaid expansion could be good for states’ health
As states are deciding whether to adopt the Medicaid expansion provided by the Affordable Care Act, a new…
News Read MoreSNFs to get 1.8 percent increase in payment rates
The 2013 prospective payment system (PPS) rates for skilled nursing facilities will increase by 1.8 percent, according to…
News Read MoreNew TN Medicaid program pays seniors to stay home
Tennessee is betting that creating a new category of Medicaid recipient could save the state millions.TennCare’s new program,…
News Read MoreHHS announces new healthcare fraud initiative
Health and Human Services (HHS) officials last Thursday announced a public-private partnership of organizations dedicated to improving the…
News Read MoreHHS: Long-term care is the next step in national plan to combat infections
The Department of Health & Human Services yesterday released the draft long-term care chapter in the “National Action…
News Read MoreAHIP: More companies choosing high-deductible health plans
Health insurance plans with low premiums and high out-of-pocket costs have always been favorite choices of individuals who…
News Read MoreAHRQ releases patient safety training program for LTC
A new training program, “Improving Patient Safety in Long-Term Care Facilities,” aims to improve the way resident conditions are monitored…
News Read MoreVisiting nurses look to robotic telemedicine for virtual visits
The caregivers at Visiting Nurses & Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire (VNAVNH) soon will be traveling far…
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