The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging was pleased the Senate included the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act in its healthcare package bill last month.
Reformers take lead as final round nears
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2009
The battle over healthcare reform shows few signs of easing before the end of the year.
The BIG Picture: Feeling jerked around by your health insurance provider? You’re not alone.
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2009
The push for a change in the healthcare system is gaining momentum.
Ask the nursing expert: initiating change and making tough decisions in the field of nursing
By
Anne Marie Barnett
Dec 01, 2009
Anne Marie Barnett, RN Former President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the legal expert: limiting liability at the company Christmas party
By
John Durso
Dec 01, 2009
John Durso, Esq. Ungaretti & Harris LLP
A solid relationship: maintaining strong ties between long-term care providers and information technology...
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2009
The rapports between a provider and IT vendor should start strong and remain that way. That means discussing expecations and asking the right questions
When flu fears strike: managing swine flu and seasonal flu in long-term care
By
Julie Williamson
Dec 01, 2009
The key to surviving this ‘double-whammy’ of H1N1 and the seasonal flu is to focus on infection control, education and keeping hype to a minimum
Bridging past to present: Evanston Illinois’ historic district welcomes a new addition
By
Brett Bakshis
Dec 01, 2009
An established senior living provider opens a modern building with classic touches in a historical neighborhood in suburban Chicago
Editor’s Desk: It’s been a big year (even without healthcare system reform)
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2009
You better believe healthcare reform would be important to the long-term care community, no matter how many or few times the phrase “long-term care” might actually appear in any Congressional...