Month: December 2014

Medicare co-payment for home healthcare bad idea, group says

Re-establishing a co-payment for the Medicare home health benefit would exacerbate the challenges facing U.S. seniors related to access, coordination and person-centered care, according to the Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare. Read More »

Web-savvy seniors have better health literacy: study

A study says Internet use and social engagement give seniors better health literacy.  Read More »

Computer games help prevent falls in elderly

Computer games that encourage exercise may help prevent falls in older adults.  Read More »

Infection control lapses associated with spread of MERS: study

Infection control is a major culprit in the often-fatal virus known as Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, according to a new literature review. Read More »

Early-onset Alzheimer’s target of drug being tested

A trial of a drug to fight early-onset Alzheimer's disease, expected to include 1,500 participants in 15 countries, has enrolled its first participant. Read More »

Let’s make a deal

Pssst! Want a plant? Have I got a deal for you! Residents can drive a hard bargain when they are out looking for the perfect deal even when it’s not Cyber Monday. Read More »

Wracked by RACs?

Sooner or later, most skilled nursing facilities encounter recovery audit contractors (RACs). A healthcare legal expert explains how to handle RAC visits and what to do when claims are denied. Read More »