CMS announces partnership to reduce improper antipsychotic drug use
In response to this week’s failure of a proposed amendment meant to curb the “off-label” use of antipsychotic…
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Study: Telerehab improves functioning after stroke
Researchers at the Indianapolis-based Regenstrief Institute have developed STeleR, a home telerehabilitation program that they are reporting can…
News Read MorePennsylvania adopts electronic fingerprinting for LTC workers
Beginning on June 4, manual background check requests will no longer be accepted by Pennsylvania’s Department of Aging.…
News Read MoreNursing home profits soar in Q1 2012, yet many facilities provide “lousy” care
Nursing home earnings skyrocketed in Q1 2012, especially for large, publicly traded companies. Last year’s industry’s strategy shuffling…
News Read MoreU.S. senators propose federal guidelines for use of antipsychotics in nursing homes
A proposed amendment to pending legislation would require federal regulators to issue guidelines requiring nursing homes to get…
News Read MoreKindred CEO urges Senate to delay Medicare cuts, consider payment reforms
Kindred Healthcare CEO Paul Diaz on Wednesday lobbied against Medicare cuts and urged reforms in payment and delivery…
News Read MoreProgram reduces use of physical restraints in nursing homes, study shows
A new German study found that the risk of falls for nursing home residents could be reduced by…
News Read MoreAssisted living options grow, while nursing home occupancy declines
A new study finds a connection between a growth in assisted living options and a decline in nursing…
News Read MoreNursing home quality shows improvement
Recent government data released last week indicates that more skilled nursing facilities are achieving higher Five-Star Quality Rating…
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