CMS proposes higher pay rates for end-stage renal disease
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a policy change Monday that would affect the way…
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Long-Term Living takes brief holiday break
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, Long-Term Living will take a break from publishing news, articles and…
News Read MoreHHS offers states new funds to build health insurance exchanges
States now have 10 additional opportunities to apply for funding to create insurance exchange networks, The U.S. Department…
News Read MoreCompassionate LTC care for some prisoners in Connecticut
In an effort to reduce costs, Connecticut’s state legislators have granted Corrections Commissioner Leo Arnone permission to release…
News Read MoreTechno health: New devices could fill roles in LTC
Many technology tools originally developed with physicians in mind are beginning to find applications in other healthcare spaces,…
News Read MoreListen to what your feet are telling you
The National Foot Health Assessment 2012, conducted for the Institute for Preventive Foot Health, results indicated that 78…
News Read MoreFaster wound healing spurred by innovative treatments
From simple honey treatments to silver dressings to negative pressure therapy, skin wounds (ulcers, burns, surgical sites) are…
News Read MorePayors line up to carry the reform mantle if ACA falls
Some healthcare entities have no plans to discard health reforms even if the Accountable Care Act is wholly…
News Read MoreNursing home sex: An emotional outlet or a safety issue?
Many older adults continue to express love and affection through sexual activity when they live independently. When, however,…
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