Washington Update: Medicare, ‘doc-fix’ and the ‘fiscal cliff’
As the clock counts down to the December 31 deadline for the so-called “fiscal cliff,” the negotiations between…
News December 11
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Drug company must repay Medicare up to $48M for selling unapproved Xenaderm cream
A Texas drug manufacturer owes Medicare up to $48 million in reimbursements for selling a drug to nursing…
News December 10A positive outlook on aging aids in recovery from disabilities
Seniors who embrace the positive aspects of aging fare better in recovering from disabilities than those who have…
News December 10CCRC goes high-tech with wireless monitoring
Residents at a Virginia continuing care retirement community (CCRC) will soon have closer health monitoring, faster emergency response…
News December 72012 National Influenza Vaccination Week
The first week of December is National Influenza Vaccination Week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
News December 6Studies link vitamin D to cognitive health
Results from two studies published recently in Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences show…
News December 6Flu season set to peak early; may collide with holidays
This year’s flu season is on track to peak very early, warns the Centers for Disease Control and…
News December 6Therapy cap would jeopardize seniors with Parkinson’s, stroke
A cadre of healthcare groups petitioned Congress this week to extend the therapy cap exceptions through 2013. The…
News December 5Genesis HealthCare buys Sun Healthcare Group
Genesis HealthCare has announced the purchase of Sun Healthcare Group, Irvine Calif. The $215 million deal will create…
News December 4
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