The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry's MAP Data and Analysis Service has released fourth-quarter 2014 data related to occupancy, rent growth, annual absorption, inventory growth and construction in independent and assisted living as well as the nursing care sector. Read More »
The American Diabetes Association is recommending two alterations to the standard of care for those with diabetes in the wake of recent changes to guidelines for cardiovascular risk management enacted by two specialty groups. Read More »
As the number of influenza cases increase across the country, using recommended hand hygiene protocols helps prevent the spread of flu viruses and other healthcare-associated infections. Read More »
When is a deal too good to be legal? Receiving discounts from vendors/suppliers may, in some instances, be considered "kickbacks" if you're not careful. Read More »
The $1.1 trillion spending bill approved by Congress and signed by President Barack Obama last month contains several provisions related to healthcare. Read More »
Older adults admitted to intensive care units are about 35 percent more likely to die within five years of leaving the hospital if they develop an infection during their stay, according to new research. Read More »
New voice analysis software can detect changes in speech that are characteristic of motor neuron diseases such as Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease. Read More »
Don’t count the Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation or the American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association among the fans of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recommendation of “site-neutral” payments for certain beneficiaries. Read More »
March 2 is the deadline for comments on new “safe harbor” provisions, modifications to existing provisions or new fraud alerts to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. Read More »
Managed care is a growing force that will become far more prominent in post-acute care and will exert much influence over day-to-day operations. Read More »
A rebasing impact report issued by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission suffers from data and methodologic flaws, the Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare maintains. Read More »
How well does your nursing staff know your facility's protocols on charting? Legal expert Alan C. Horowitz explains why poor documentation can be a risk to both resident care and liability. Read More »
A ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia is being panned by organizations representing direct care workers and celebrated by those representing their employers. Additional action is expected Jan. 9. Read More »
Twenty-one national nursing organizations have joined together to form the Nurses on Boards Coalition, an effort to increase nurses’ presence on corporate and non-profit health-related boards of directors throughout the country. Read More »
Similar to the UPC bar code, Class III high-risk medical devices tagged with UDI labels will help to report, track and assess patients’ adverse events. Read More »
I enjoy trying to help you be successful in your professional life. This review of analytics uncovers the issues of most importance to Long-Term Living’s and my friends and followers on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Read More »
