Hearing loss linked to 3-fold increased risk of falling
Hearing loss has been linked with a variety of medical, social and cognitive ills. According to a new…
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Kindred reports 4Q loss, plans to release facilities
Shares of Kindred Healthcare took a dive Friday after the provider announced a fourth-quarter loss, reduced its 2012…
News February 27Study: Antipsychotics increase mortality in nursing home residents with dementia
Nursing home residents over the age of 65 who take certain antipsychotic medication for dementia are at an…
News February 27CMS releases Stage 2 Meaningful Use proposed rule
After much anticipation, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) posted the proposed rule for Stage 2…
News February 27Omnicare cancels takeover attempt of Pharmerica
Omnicare, Inc., announced this week that it will not renew its offer to acquire all common stock of…
News February 24CMS issues Medicaid final rule for demonstration projects
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a final rule for procedures states must follow…
News February 24HHS releases draft plan to address Alzheimer’s
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) yesterday released a draft national plan to address Alzheimer’s…
News February 23Minn. police subdue nursing home resident with Taser
A Stillwater, Minn. nursing home resident was subdued by police Wednesday with a Taser after he reportedly stabbed…
News February 23AHCA tasks members to reduce hospital readmissions, off-label use of antipsychotics
The American Health Care Association (AHCA) announced Wednesday a multi-year initiative to meet new quality goals, which target…
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