With a supportive work environment and plenty of opportunity, Oregon took first in a 2014 ranking of the best and worst states for nursing.
‘2-midnight rule’ is increasing observation stays, not decreasing them as hoped, Johns Hopkins...
By
Tim Mullaney
May 23, 2014
A Medicare policy change meant to reduce the number of hospital observation stays actually is having the opposite effect, a senior Johns Hopkins Medical System executive told a Congressional panel this...
Fostering friendly skin bacteria could promote chronic wound healing, researchers say
By
Tim Mullaney
May 02, 2014
Caregivers might soon be able to heal seniors’ chronic wounds by manipulating the bacteria that live on the skin, according to research out of the University of Manchester Healing Foundation Centre...
Miller consults with Five Star
Apr 22, 2014
Five Star Quality Care, Inc. has joined forces with celebrity chef Brad Miller to create new dishes for residents.
Drive Medical introduces bariatric rollator
Apr 01, 2014
A new bariatric rollator from Drive Medical has a 400-pound weight capacity.
WeMontage provides removable wallpaper
Apr 01, 2014
A new website allows people to transform digital photos into collages that are printed on removable wallpaper. Users can upload photos from their computer and arrange in their preferred order.
CenterLight Health System expands home health
Dec 18, 2013
CenterLight Health System, a New York-based long-term care provider, has launched CenterLight Certified Home Health Agency to provide short-term care to individuals who need skilled health services at...
Price increases, not a larger senior population, are responsible for exploding healthcare costs: analysts
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 13, 2013
Escalating healthcare costs in the United States cannot be pinned on an aging population demanding more services for chronic conditions. Instead, higher costs are primarily the result of price increases,...
Young and old flock together
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 01, 2013
Autumn is a busy season at Lutheran Life Community’s Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights, IL. “We see a lot of transitions from room to room, or new starts in the fall,” says Assistant...
Premera Blue Cross will enter Medicare Advantage market
Oct 05, 2013
Washington-based Premera Blue Cross will enter the Medicare Advantage market in 2014, the company announced Oct. 1.