HHS: Action plan has reduced healthcare-associated infections
The Department of Health and Human Services posted online today for public comment an updated National Action Plan…
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Federal court blocks labor board’s union posting rule
A federal court on Tuesday blocked the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from issuing a rule that would…
News Read MoreStudy suggests telemonitoring does not reduce hospital readmissions
Telemonitoring, which has been discussed with increased frequency as an option to reduce patient rehospitalizations, doesn’t work as…
News Read MoreHHS combines aging, disability agencies into new entity for seniors, disabled
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced this week that it has folded the Administration…
News Read MoreEnd-of-life quality measures long overdue for nursing homes, researchers argue
To improve end-of-life care in nursing homes, appropriate quality measures should be created to “incentivize” providers and identify…
News Read MoreNIC MAP shows modest recovery in seniors housing
First quarter 2012 results show a modest recovery in the national seniors housing occupancy rate, while there was…
News Read MoreNursing home disaster plans are full of holes, OIG finds
Despite meeting federal requirements for written emergency plans and disaster preparedness training, nursing home response plans often lack…
News Read MoreReport links higher death rate among elderly to improving economy
A strong economy and falling unemployment rates are actually harmful to the elderly, according to a report from the…
News Read MoreSmoking associated with hip and knee replacement failure
Tobacco and nicotine use have been shown to impair the body’s ability to heal bones and wounds. Two…
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