Injectable drugs ranibizumab (Lucentis) and bevacizumab (Avastin) help prevent nursing home admissions among those with age-related wet macular degeneration, according to findings in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Video speeds stroke rehab
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
Real-time video used in therapy sessions could help stroke survivors rehabilitate more quickly, according to researchers.
McKnight’s 8th Expo is here
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2014
The universal problem of how providers can best prepare for regulator inspections will be one of five key topics covered in McKnight’s Online Expo educational sessions March 26-27.
Home-based caring practices boost SNFs
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 01, 2014
Nursing homes could improve the comfort and dignity of residents who are dying by following practices common in home-based hospice care, according to the results of a large-scale trial.
MDS staff face time crunches
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2014
Each nursing home resident assessment takes five hours on average for a Minimum Data Set or nurse coordinator to finish, according to survey results from the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination.
Part A claims under scrutiny
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 01, 2014
Government investigators will issue a report on skilled nursing facilities’ Medicare Part A billing practices later this year, according to the latest annual work plan from the Department of Health...
Hospice co-owner charged with upcoding, obstruction
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2014
An Illinois hospice company owner was charged with Medicare and Medicaid fraud after allegedly falsifying levels of care.
Dining upgrades a la ‘cart’
By
Dave Surico
Mar 01, 2014
French method used to enhance dining experiences, and menu choices, at south Florida continuing care retirement community
How to do it … Implementing an EHR system
Mar 01, 2014
Deciding on, preparing for and implementing electronic health records requires a great deal of time, patience and collaboration. But a carefully executed implementation will reap dividends years down the...
CompanyBriefs
Mar 01, 2014
» American HealthTech has launched comprehensive ICD-10 educational and support resources, available to its customer base via its MyHealthTech portal. Resources include an ICD-10 training schedule, webinar...