The child of a deceased long-term care resident is not bound to an arbitration agreement because she signed it on behalf of her mother — not herself — an Illinois court ruled in September.
Senate bill tackling antipsychotics use
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2012
A new Senate bill would require long-term care facilities to report monthly on antipsychotic use.
Profile: Matt Salo, Executive Director, National Association of Medicaid Directors
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2012
There may be nobody more imbued in the policy of Medicaid than Matt Salo.
Study may lead to more effective drugs
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2012
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown function for a protein that could add to the arsenal of inflammation-fighting drugs.
Things I think: Sunshine’s dream
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 01, 2012
Margaret was just one of those people. She always wore a smile and a bright yellow sweater, and staff and residents at her assisted living community called her “Sunshine.”
Amendment passed to defer deep Medicaid cut
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2012
ALABAMA – Voters in mid-September overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to use more than $400 million from a rarely tapped source to shore up the Medicaid program and avoid a 12% cut.
Smart money: Ancillary services push
By
William C. Fisher
Nov 01, 2012
The senior living industry currently has very favorable supply and demand dynamics. Occupancy is trending higher and financing avenues are opening.
Ask the care expert: Should signs be used to identify patients with C.diff?
By
Sherrie Dornberger
Nov 01, 2012
The answer to this question is that signage can be used and is expected.
Implants increase risk of anxiety, trauma
By
Mary Gustafson
Nov 01, 2012
People who are implanted with cardioverter defibrillators should be carefully monitored and screened for depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to officials with the American...
Ask the payment expert: Why should I be concerned about hospitals being penalized for rehospitalizations?
By
Patricia Boyer
Nov 01, 2012
Rehospitalization is another way that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is looking to cut Medicare costs.