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Study: More RN-LPN coordination needed - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses often have interchangeable responsibilities in nursing homes, which can lead to more medication errors, according to newly announced results of a study.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on May 9, 2012 at 5:54 pm By:
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@mcknightsltcn: Study from @JGNJournal: More #RN-LPN coordination needed http://t.co/WpowiN7O
I couldn't live without... Interactant - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Prior to adopting Health Care Software's Interactant solution, Jennifer D'Angelo, the assistant vice president of information services at Christian Health Care Center in Wyckoff, NJ, was spending too much time navigating a clunky billing system.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2012 at 7:30 pm By:
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Jennifer D'Angelo AVP of Information Services of Christian Health Care Center..Can't Live Without INTERACTANT!.. http://t.co/VxFEc1yW
CMS releases list of 27 ACOs - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Physicians largely lead the first group of Medicare Shared Savings accountable care organizations, but long-term care facilities will be an integral part of their future success, a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services official said Tuesday.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on April 11, 2012 at 3:32 pm By:
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Wonder how many have pharmacist on team? RT @Talyst_Inc: CMS releases list of 27 ACOs http://t.co/hu7qYDES (via @mcknightsltcn)
Bridging the gaps - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Information technology initiatives bolster long-term care providers' ability to trace and evaluate the quality of care they deliver to their residents.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on April 2, 2012 at 3:44 pm By:
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Great article about Long Term Care and bridging technology gaps.. http://t.co/zfe4HzB4
Bundled payments and dual-eligibles bring opportunities to long-term care operators, experts say - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Gainsharing and caring for dual eligibles are hot topics for healthcare providers — and rightfully so — experts said Thursday.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2012 at 12:14 pm By:
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Bundled payments and dual-eligibles bring opportunities to long-term care operators, experts say - http://t.co/K8ZUhESI
Supreme Court takes on the legality of Medicaid expansion while states grapple over funding - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “As state officials negotiate their fiscal 2013 budgets, more than half are grappling with billions in shortfalls that put Medicaid funds at risk, according to a new report.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2012 at 4:42 pm By:
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Supreme Court takes on the legality of Medicaid expansion while states grapple over funding http://t.co/vedqpMUe #healthcare
Supreme Court takes on the legality of Medicaid expansion while states grapple over funding - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “As state officials negotiate their fiscal 2013 budgets, more than half are grappling with billions in shortfalls that put Medicaid funds at risk, according to a new report.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 29, 2012 at 2:34 pm By:
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Supreme Court takes on the legality of Medicaid expansion, states grapple over funding - McKnight's Long Term Care News http://t.co/2tfp9cOd
Supreme Court tackles Medicaid expansion today - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments today over whether the Affordable Care Act's expansion of Medicaid is constitutional.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 28, 2012 at 10:09 pm By:
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Supreme Court tackles Medicaid expansion today http://t.co/cijELbx2 #healthcare
Survey: Providers say electronic health records improve care, but culture of paper is embedded - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “The majority of healthcare professionals believe that electronic health records improve patient care, but most are still using paper records, a new survey says.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 27, 2012 at 7:32 pm By:
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electronic health records improve care, but culture of paper is still embedded http://t.co/RKaZ71X5 -- #EHR #EMR
Our elected officials: patriots or lackeys? - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Our elected leaders need to quit playing political chicken. Otherwise, there are going to be some bleak days ahead for We the People.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 26, 2012 at 2:16 pm By:
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Both Dems and the GOP need to compromise on Medicare, Medicaid rather than score political points, says @ltcritr . http://t.co/YytYE2XC
Higher dose of Alzheimer's drug approved despite FDA warnings, report shows - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Makers of the Alzheimer's drug Aricept released a higher dosage version of the medication despite concerns about side effects and reduced efficacy, a study reports.” View full resource at mcknights.com
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Higher dose of Alzheimer's drug approved despite FDA warnings, report shows http://t.co/wZ7IlICq #alzheimer's #news
Hospitalizations contribute to cognitive decline, study finds - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Seniors who have been hospitalized have a higher risk for experiencing a cognitive decline, a new study finds.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 6:23 pm By:
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Hospitalizations contribute to cognitive decline, study finds http://t.co/owm6KANs #healthcare
Providers, don't be like Frank Howard - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Major League slugger Frank Howard was never comfortable taking a compliment. Long-term care providers tend to be the same way.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm By:
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Have you used technology in LTC? Embrace being a superstar with McKnight's Tech Awards, writes @ltcritr . http://t.co/vqRfxjIy
House repeals Medicare payment advisory board - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “As expected, the House of Representatives repealed the Independent Payment Advisory Board Thursday afternoon.” View full resource at mcknights.com
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 12:12 pm By:
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House repeals Medicare payment advisory board http://t.co/3GP941Vf #healthcare
Sharpen Medicaid Integrity auditing, OIG advises - McKnight's Long Term Care News
mcknights.com — “Medicaid Integrity Contractors failed to find overpayments in the majority of their audits for the first half of 2010, leading the Office of Inspector General to recommend that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revise its audit process.” View full resource at mcknights.com
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Sharpen Medicaid Integrity auditing, OIG advises http://t.co/A2pLeGwD #healthcare
