New 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…
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New 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…
News September 27Knee replacement patients need extra care to curb infections, readmissions
Total knee replacements have seen a steadly increase over the past 20 years, both because of increased utilization…
News September 26Former assisted living CEO indicted on $130 million in fraud
The former chief executive officer of Sunwest Management is facing federal money laundering and fraud charges alleging a…
News September 26Study shows antibiotic prescribing for seniors varies geographically
A recent study published in Archives of Internal Medicine looked at antibiotic prescribing patterns across the United States.…
News September 25John Gilligan, RN, Receives 2012 Joan Ann McHugh Award For Leadership in Long-term Care Nursing
The 2012 recipient of the LeadingAge Joan Ann McHugh Award for Leadership in Long-term Care Nursing is John…
News September 24Chew on this: Dental health and senior dementia may be related
Almost 18 years of data may suggest a relationship between poor dental health and dementia, according to a…
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