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Redoing Drug Distribution

Webmaster — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:00:49 +0000

A specialty pharmacy serving long-term care facilities has found benefits from bringing Talyst automated systems into its customer sites. Read More »

Senate passes bill targeting safe disposal of controlled substances

Webmaster — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:05:06 +0000

The Senate this week passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, a bill that relaxes certain rules regarding the disposal of controlled substances in long-term care facilities. Read More »

Long-term care community cheers passage of Medicaid extension legislation

Webmaster — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:57:40 +0000

Long-term care leaders on Thursday praised the Senate for approving an extension of enhanced Medicaid assistance to cash-strapped states. “We applaud the Senate for taking action to pass this vital Medicaid relief, and urge the House to follow in the same manner,” said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO of the American Health Care Association. “Every day that passes without an extension of this funding, seniors' care is placed in jeopardy, facility staffing stability is compromised, and good, local health jobs are put at risk.” Read More »

More Incentives To Embrace Technology

Webmaster — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:47:31 +0000

And while technology is often the best way to achieve automation, accuracy and other advancements within the industry, it should be dually noted that, according to InformationWeek, healthcare overall is behind in terms of adopting technology. Read More »

CMS to release more than $2 billion in grants for community-based long-term care services program

Webmaster — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:37:08 +0000

McKinght’s Long-Term Care News & Assisted Living -- Most seniors are misinformed or simply unaware about new healthcare reforms under the recently passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, according to a new survey from the National Council on Aging. Read More »

Seniors Confused About New Healthcare Reform Law, Survey Shows

Webmaster — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:18:34 +0000