6 leading EMR companies form alliance for compatibility, record exchange
Six electronic medical record (EMR) service companies—several of them marketshare rivals—have joined efforts to create the CommonWell Health…
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Study reports seniors who play video games are happier
New research finds that older adults who play video games report higher levels of emotional well-being.
News March 6CDC: ‘Nightmare’ bacteria found in 18 percent of nursing homes
On March 5, health officials from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) revealed that the bacteria…
News March 6AT&T designs automated mobile falls management system
When an older person falls, it’s crucial to call caregivers immediately. But what if the caregiver could call…
News March 5Striking SNF workers are back on the job in Conn.
The strike is over at New Jersey-based HealthBridge Management and SNF workers are back on the job today…
News March 4JAMA: New diabetes drugs may double the risk of pancreatitis
The class of diabetes medications known as GLP-1 agonists—which include Exenatide (Byetta, Bydureon) and Liraglutide (Victoza)—may significantly increase…
News March 4Senior community defends nurse who refused CPR for dying resident
Glenwood Gardens, Bakersfield, Calif., a Brookdale Senior Living independent living community, is defending one of its nurses who…
News March 4CMS: Penalties are working to reduce hospital readmissions
For the first time in five years, the 30-day hospital readmission rate has dropped from an average of…
News March 1Calif. plans 85% increase in LTC insurance rates for public employees
The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) plans to raise its rates for long-term care insurance by a…
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