A Day in the Life: When art becomes magic in action
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 02, 2012
Watching a long-time Alzheimer’s sufferer create a beautiful piece of artwork or even play a musical instrument is like watching “magic in action,” says Carol Silver-Elliott, president...
A “punt” by the U.S. Supreme Court left long-term care providers breathing a deep, maybe temporary, sigh of relief regarding California’s proposed Medicaid funding cuts.
Ready for the next stage
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 02, 2012
While some government officials might dream of their retirement days to be filled with globe-trotting, for Sheila Lambowitz, travel couldn’t wait.
Ask the legal expert: What are the rules on the mandatory reporting of government overpayments?
By
John Durso
Apr 02, 2012
Providers’ response to suspected overpayments could prevent damages and penalties under the False Claims Act, and civil monetary penalties and exclusion from participation in the Medicare and Medicaid...
AL court rules in favor of health insurer
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 02, 2012
Alabama’s high court has ordered a nursing home’s breach of contract suit against the state’s largest health insurer to be dismissed.
Therapy lawsuit advances in federal court; debate persists
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 02, 2012
A former Aegis occupational therapy assistant can move forward with a lawsuit over what she says were fraudulent therapy claims.
Ask the treatment expert: When are clean and sterile dressing techniques indicated?
By
Susan Wickard
Apr 02, 2012
This question is often asked. Wound care specialists debate among themselves as to when to use sterile technique and when to use clean technique.
Combined peptides shown to help wounds
By
John O'Connor
Apr 02, 2012
Researchers have successfully combined bioactive peptides in an effort to stimulate wound healing. Investigators tested a newly-created peptide on patients with uncontrolled diabetes.
FDA approval may mean big things for this small device
By
John O'Connor
Apr 02, 2012
Now that the Food & Drug Administration has approved Smith & Nephew’s PICO device for the treatment of wounds, the firm is hoping the pocket-sized device delivers a big payoff.
Prudential wants only group LTC policies
By
John O'Connor
Apr 02, 2012
Prudential Group Insurance will discontinue the sale of individual long-term care products. Instead, the firm plans to focus exclusively on group long-term care insurance policies.