Hospital readmission penalties off to a rocky start
The new penalty phase for the Hospital Readmission Reduction Program, launched Monday by the Centers for Medicare &…
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Retracted source story: Verdugo Valley Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre
On June 7, 2012, the Montrose-La Crescenta (Calif.) Patch published a news article incorrectly stating that Verdugo Valley…
News October 3Report compares healthcare plans under Obama, Romney
A report titled "Health Care in the 2012 Presidential Election: How the Obama and Romney Plans Stack Up"…
News October 2Washington Post buys LTC company, invests in home and hospice care
The Washington Post Co. today announced its purchase of Celtic Healthcare, a long-term care company providing home health…
News October 1LTC caregivers had lowest rates of vaccination in 2011-12 flu season
What can be a nasty flu to most people can be a life-threatening illness to some senior citizens.…
News October 1New surgical guide for elderly optimizes care coordination
The American Geriatrics Society and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) have joined forces to create new surgery…
News October 1New website helps employers navigate benefit changes under ACA
To educate small business owners and guide them through the process of complying with Affordable Care Act requirements,…
News September 28Observation units could ease emergency rooms, save inpatient costs, study says
Using dedicated observation units as an alternatives to inpatient admittance could save hospitals $3.1 billion a year nationally,…
News September 28CMS launches SNF program to reduce hospital readmissions
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced the seven cooperative projects that will launch its…
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