May 21, 2012
In Pennsylvania, a nursing home, unwilling to wait for a woman's Medicaid approval and reimbursement, sues her son to recover the $93K debt. It's called the "filial responsibility law" and its on the books in 30 states.
May 18, 2012
HHS declares May 19 as the first-ever National Hepatitis Testing Day. Millions of Americans carry the virus, presenting a danger to themselves and others.
May 18, 2012
Four Pennsylvania nursing homes show excellence in quality measures and are recognized by the state for their three-year achievement.
May 18, 2012
Budget cuts to social service programs at the state and federal levels threaten staffing levels at nursing homes.
May 17, 2012
The FCC is expected to approve access to a new wireless spectrum band that will support innovation in medial body area networks.
May 17, 2012
Saskatoon Health Region (Canada) grant supportss a pilot dental health project for seniors and adults in long term care facilities.
May 17, 2012
Prescription pads are becoming scratch pads as more physicians take the e-prescribing approach to medication management.
May 16, 2012
Population-based evidence that the mutations increase with age and may be an early marker in detecting cancer.
May 16, 2012
Clinical trial set to begin among a population guaranteed to get Alzheimer's.
May 15, 2012
PSS World Medical looks to acquisition, divestiture and a revised business strategy for future growth.
May 15, 2012
Omnicare, the nation’s second largest LTC pharmacy provider, has agreed to a $50 million civil settlement with the Department of Justice following a Drug Enforcement Agency investigation of complaints
May 15, 2012
HHS introduces ambitious national plan focused on prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's
May 14, 2012
Many older adults with dementia live and die in community settings rather than nursing homes, contradicting the commonly held view that most people with dementia eventually move to nursing homes and die there.
May 11, 2012
By 2020, direct-care workers in home- or community-based settings are projected to outnumber direct-care staff based in facilities.
May 11, 2012
The Medicare Regulatory Reform Rule is projected to produce savings of $200 million in the first year.
