Court of appeals sides with CMS in reimbursement case
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 02, 2012
After struggling over a case involving a rehabilitation claim, a U.S. Court of Appeals has decided in favor of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ recovery audit contractor program.
Activities: Playing by numbers
By
John Andrews
Nov 02, 2012
Activities such as Wii bowling are popular with residents in long-term care facilities, but getting a return on investment requires marketing and diligence
Wound care: Not open and shut
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 01, 2012
Wound care treatment requires far more than a one-size-fits all approach. Here, front-line experts share some hard-won insights for optimal care
Claridge Court: Redesigning for wellness
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2012
Claridge Court is the latest Lifespace community to redesign its facility toward the Six Dimensions of Wellness to promote residents’ health
Birth of a giant? Time will tell us if it’s the right Rx
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 02, 2012
Not all association conventions are remembered equally. Some have dynamite entertainment, some a few great speakers. Often, it doesn’t go much beyond that.
CDC lauds new tracking tool that eyes infection progress
By
Mary Gustafson
Nov 01, 2012
Government health officials have released a tracking tool that can help nursing homes monitor healthcare-acquired infections.
CMS expanding the reach of young telemedicine program
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is increasingly looking to telemedicine as a way to improve care while reducing fiscal outlays.
PointRight teaming up with McKesson
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2012
McKesson Medical-Surgical Minnesota Supply Inc. and PointRight Inc. recently announced an agreement to bring analytics and solutions aimed at reducing readmissions to the long-term care sector.
New stem cell population may hold key to skin tissue repairs
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2012
Researchers have identified a new stem cell population in the skin epidermis that is responsible for tissue repair. The finding could lead to new wound care treatments, they say.
McKnights.com sports new look
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2012
Not content to rest on its laurels, the award-winning McKnights.com has been significantly upgraded.