Month: July 2009

WHO declares H1N1 pandemic; researcher describes key LTC practices

Cleveland-With an estimated 28,000 cases of the H1N1 swine flu virus worldwide as of June 11, including 141 deaths in 74 countries, the World Health Read More »

DMEPOS rebid education

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the next steps in the implementation of the Round One Rebid of the Medicare Read More »

Your thoughts on new Medicare guidance

Which resident choice, based on the new Medicare guidance’s focus on individual preferences, will be most difficult to deliver? Read More »

Hospitals: Leave hospice to long-term care

While 90% of hospice patients receive their care in their own homes per the American Cancer Society, there are still many patients that have the need Read More »