Latest Alzheimer’s discovery looks like a real eye-opener
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 05, 2015
Extra sleep can help fruit flies overcome Alzheimer’s-like memory problems, according to new research out of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Providers cheer bill, but want cap relief
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 05, 2015
Long-term care providers were among those cheering loudest when the Senate returned from its spring recess and promptly voted 92-8 to pass H.R. 2, ensuring that draconian Medicare pay rates for doctors...
60 Seconds with … Richard J. Hodes
Jun 05, 2015
Q: How will the Big Data Portal’s launch help ease concerns about Alzheimer’s disease?
Minnix: We have outdated views on aging
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
Aging services over the next decade should be looking at redefining age, improving practices, innovating solutions and transforming policy, the leader of a top senior care association declared in April.
AHCA announces ambitious new quality initiative goals
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 05, 2015
The largest nursing home association in the country has announced a campaign to significantly reduce poor outcomes and hospital readmission rates, and tackle other quality improvement areas.
Ask the payment expert … about quality metrics
By
Patricia Boyer
Jun 05, 2015
A metric is a measurement of some sort of factor. For a quality metric, we are measuring quality in your facility. Companies measure performance against quality standards to determine whether they’re...
Patient CARE Act is probed
By
John Andrews
Jun 05, 2015
Because it does not allow for states’ consent, the proposed Medicaid Patient CARE Act block-grant program likely will be considered unconstitutional, say two public policy authorities.
Providers challenge proposal that adjusts payments, care
By
John Andrews
Jun 05, 2015
Providers in the post-acute care sector seem to be united in wanting BACPAC to take a hike.
Profile: Diane Carter
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 05, 2015
When Diane Carter was 14 years old, she volunteered as a candy striper at a nursing home near her home in Denver.
Ask the care expert … about antibiotic stewardship
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Jun 05, 2015
According to SHEA (Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America) antibiotic stewardship refers to “a set of coordinated strategies to improve the use of antimicrobial medications with the goal...