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Providers, patient advocates decry Medicare's 48-hour 'observation' status

September 02, 2010

Nursing home providers, hospital groups and Medicare patient advocates recently unloaded their opinions about Medicare's 48-hour "observation" status on federal regulators. And that was the desired goal: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services solicited the comments, which possibly could lead to changes in the system.

Brain games ultimately speed progression of dementia, study suggests

September 02, 2010

Crossword puzzles, mind games and other brain-stimulating activities may be getting too much credit when it comes to the topic of warding off dementia, researchers say. These mental exercises could actually speed dementia in old age, investigators suggest.

National Center for Assisted Living award winners named

September 02, 2010

The National Center for Assisted Living has declared the winners of its annual awards for outstanding assisted living administrators, nurses and caregivers.

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Editor's Desk: Amenities are just part of what your facility can offer

James Berklan September 01, 2010

The greatest college basketball coach of all time, John Wooden, said it best: Don't let what you cannot do stop you from doing what you can do.

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More News

Ask the treatment expert: treating eschar and blisters on the heels

Donna Sardina September 01, 2010

Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute

Kentucky - State examines how it handles facility abuse cases

September 01, 2010

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear (D) has called on state health officials to review the way in which the state handles reports of abuse and neglect in nursing homes.

Smart Money: Take this to the bank

September 01, 2010

Experienced investment advisers can provide more diversification with the investments beyond the local area.

Ask the care expert: deli gloves vs. home-like environment

Sherrie Dornberger September 01, 2010

Sherrie Dornberger, RNC, CDONA, FACDONA, President, NADONA

Profile: Karen Schoeneman - No ordinary bureaucrat

Liza Berger September 01, 2010

Karen Schoeneman, Deputy Director, Nursing Homes Division, CMS

Ask the payment expert: What is the impact of Section I of the new MDS 3.0?

Patricia Boyer September 01, 2010

Patricia Boyer, MSM, NHA, RN, President, Boyer & Associates, LLC

60 Seconds with...

September 01, 2010

Cynthia Morton, Executive VP, NASL

Providers see FMAP measure as welcome but temporary fix

Liza Berger September 01, 2010

After a hard-fought battle in Congress, states finally received a much-sought extension of federal Medicaid funding.

CMS set to move on interim RUG-IV plan

Liza Berger September 01, 2010

At press time, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services was preparing, to implement its interim Resource Utilization Group-Version 4 (RUG-IV) system Oct. 1.

State-aid deal frees new Medicaid funds

Liza Berger September 01, 2010

After months of political wrangling, Congress approved a bill that will give states $16.1 billion in additional Medicaid funding.

The Editors' Blog

Nice try, but no cigar

James Berklan August 31, 2010

Upon the initial reading, it appeared that Skilled Healthcare, the tenth-largest skilled nursing provider in the United States, had a good beef. Apparently the jury that slammed it with an eye-popping $677 million in damages was poisoned by a vindictive juror.

Betting they can't handle the 'truth'

John O'Connor August 24, 2010

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius must have seen "A Few Good Men." Her most recent move against the nation's Republican governors looks like a maneuver from Col. Nathan Jessup's playbook.

Matching demand to needs will bring LTC facility success

Brian S. Beckwith August 31, 2010

Long-term-care facilities are one of the few economic bright spots for real estate investors. The fundamentals of the long-term care market — including the growing population of elderly people, a broader continuum of care and the need to better manage healthcare costs — will continue to positively impact this segment through the next several decades.

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QUESTION OF THE MONTH:

"How do you help staff develop good relationships with residents?"

Send your answer to Senior Editor Liza Berger at liza.berger@mcknights.com. Your answer to this question will be gathered with others and may appear in an upcoming issue of McKnight's Long-Term Care News.

Please include your name, title, the name of your facility or workplace, and its location.