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Long Term Care News Dec 2013

Medicaid should step in for care
Q: I am 68 with a chronic illness that prevents me from obtaining long term care insurance. What is my best alternative so that my children are not burdened with my care? My assets are mainly my home, a car and a small amount in a savings account. — L.P., Windermere         (Sun, 01 Dec 2013 11:10:58 -0800)

SENIOR SIGNALS: What you need to know about long-term care
Daniel O. Tully While long-term care insurance can be a good way to pay for a nursing home stay or a home health care worker, it doesn’t come cheap. Annual premiums vary significantly, depending on your age, health and the type of policy, but policies can run as high as $5,000 or more per year. You do not need to pay that much, however. The following are some ways to reduce your costs. (Sun, 01 Dec 2013 22:36:26 -0800)

SENIOR SIGNALS: What you need to know about long-term care
Daniel O. Tully While long-term care insurance can be a good way to pay for a nursing home stay or a home health care worker, it doesn’t come cheap. Annual premiums vary significantly, depending on your age, health and the type of policy, but policies can run as high as $5,000 or more per year. You do not need to pay that much, however. The following are some ways to reduce your costs. (Mon, 02 Dec 2013 04:21:16 -0800)

Vail Daily column: Having long-term insurance is worthwhile
According to the American Association for Long-Term-Care Insurance, one in three callers to their office expresses great frustration when looking to buy long-term care insurance protection. (Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:06:55 -0800)

NDP calls for long-term care bill of rights
Saskatchewan NDP says the province needs bill of rights for residents in long-term care. (Mon, 02 Dec 2013 15:24:07 -0800)

Choose the Right Long-Term-Care Facility for Your Parents
Sometimes it takes a while to find the best fit. Use these strategies to make it easier.         (Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:59:39 -0800)

5 Tips to Get a Long-Term-Care Insurer to Pay Up
What you need to know to get through the claims process smoothly.         (Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:59:58 -0800)

Where to Find Money to Pay for Your Parents' Care
If a sizable nest egg and long-term-care insurance aren't in the cards, explore these ways to help pay for care.         (Mon, 02 Dec 2013 17:00:54 -0800)

NDP says Saskatchewan needs bill of rights for residents in long-term care
REGINA - The Opposition says Saskatchewan should follow the recommendations of the law reform commission and bring in a residents' bill of rights for all long-term care homes. NDP Leader Cam Broten says a bill of rights helps establish the basic minimum level of care. So a residents bill of rights would be something that families could point to, to say the care is falling short and needs to be ... (Mon, 02 Dec 2013 17:46:08 -0800)

Sask. NDP wants bill of rights for long-term care residents
The opposition in Saskatchewan says residents of long-term care homes need a bill of rights. The government says it's something it hasn't ruled out. (Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:33:36 -0800)

Give a Woman in Your Life the Gift of Long-Term Care Protection, Industry Leader Suggests
"Few things can beat a long-term care protection package," says Mark Goldberg, National Sales Manager of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP). "Ordinary gifts bring temporary delight," says Goldberg," but an LTC package can help deliver peace of mind for years to come." (Tue, 03 Dec 2013 04:00:00 -0800)

Hospital Council of Northern and Central California and CareInSync Partner to Reduce Readmissions
Citing a long-term goal of lowering preventable readmissions for Medicare patients, the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California, a non-profit hospital and health system trade association, and ... (Tue, 03 Dec 2013 05:22:00 -0800)

In Honor of National Long Term Care Awareness Month, McShane Insurance Hopes to Educate Local Residents by Releasing ...
Houston insurance agency, McShane Insurance, releases facts about long term care and its importance. (PRWeb December 03, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 03 Dec 2013 06:10:39 -0800)

Long Term Care Insurance Options For Those With Existing Health Conditions
Increased Interest, Reports American Association for Long Term Care InsuranceLOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An increasing number of consumers are exploring long term care insurance options that accept individuals with existing health conditions including diabetes, cancer, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis and even osteoporosis with breaks and fractures.(Photo: http://photos ... (Tue, 03 Dec 2013 07:18:00 -0800)

Opportunity to meet teams bidding on Long-Term Care Project
Registration deadline for Business to Business Networking session is noon on Dec. 11 (Tue, 03 Dec 2013 15:03:39 -0800)

HomecareCRM Announces Agreement with Liberty Healthcare Management
HomecareCRM, the industry leader in customer relationship management solutions for the home healthcare and long-term care industries, and Liberty Healthcare Management have a (Wed, 04 Dec 2013 07:08:00 -0800)

Genworth CEO Says Higher Premiums Blunt Errors
Dec. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Genworth Financial Inc., the largest seller of long-term care coverage, is counting on periodic rate increases of 2 percent to 4 percent to maintain profit targets, after larger insurers retreated from the business to limit risk. (Wed, 04 Dec 2013 10:29:57 -0800)

Genworth Stays In Long-Term Care Insurance, But Seeks A New Premium Design
After an intense internal review, the nation?s dominant long-term care insurance company has decided to continue selling policies. However, Genworth Financial Inc. is making major changes in the way it plans to manage its future business including asking regulators for smaller but more frequent premium increases on new policies. (Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:42:16 -0800)

Genworth: Long-term care insurance viable
Genworth Financial Inc.’s top executive said Wednesday he sees long-term care insurance as a viable business, but the company needs to seek smaller and more frequent premium rate increases over time t (Wed, 04 Dec 2013 21:15:47 -0800)

Tomah VA starts foster home program for long-term care
TOMAH — Central Wisconsin veterans with long-term care needs soon will have a new option for where to live instead of being in an institution or living alone. (Wed, 04 Dec 2013 22:00:00 -0800)

State has bad habits in dealing with long-term care needs
Guest Opinion: A new study could chart better ways to dealing with the needs of the aging and the disabled. But our record isn't promising. (Thu, 05 Dec 2013 01:33:50 -0800)

Revera Appoints Independent Medical Expert for Review at Calgary Long Term Care Facility
Revera Appoints Independent Medical Expert for Review at Calgary Long Term Care Facility (Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:16:00 -0800)

2nd senior's death from infected bedsores raises concerns
More allegations are surfacing of seniors getting sub-standard treatment at a long-term care facility in Calgary. (Thu, 05 Dec 2013 16:46:46 -0800)

Don't Overlook Long Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction Opportunity
There is still time to secure a significant 2013 tax deduction for having long term care insurance purchased prior to the end of the year with an increased deduction next year according to an industry ... (Fri, 06 Dec 2013 07:10:00 -0800)

Long-term care to receive funding boost
New priority equipment will be part of a $10 million funding boost to long-term seniors care. (Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:50:04 -0800)

Long term care receives funding injection
Five Hills beneficiary of provincial funds (Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:03:02 -0800)

AARP, others want state to add $26 million to caregiver assistance
New York State has one of the nation’s best, most comprehensive Medicaid programs to cover the sick, elderly poor in long-term-care homes and hospitals. (Fri, 06 Dec 2013 22:17:56 -0800)

Manningham health project to care for long-term patients is hailed a success
A pilot project to improve the care of patients with long-term health conditions in Bradford has been hailed a success. (Fri, 06 Dec 2013 23:59:02 -0800)

Seniors advocates call for more oversight, funding
Advocates for seniors living in long-term care facilities in Alberta say there needs to be more oversight and funding by the provincial government, especially when it comes to for-profit facilities. (Sat, 07 Dec 2013 09:36:28 -0800)

Growing old with HIV: the long-term care challenge
The number of older people with HIV has doubled in 20 years, putting pressure on an unprepared health-care system (Sun, 08 Dec 2013 13:11:21 -0800)

Mother with dementia 'warehoused,' daughter says
The daughter of an 84-year-old Calgary dementia patient is speaking out about how her mother was “warehoused” in acute care hospitals for almost a year, because she couldn’t get long-term care in a public or private facility. (Mon, 09 Dec 2013 01:02:38 -0800)

Most not prepared for long-term care needs
Long-term care is something many Americans figure - or hope - they won’t need, so they don’t plan for it. But according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, most American do require long term care at some point beyond the age of 65. “The cost per day to live at our facility is $136.50,” said Doreen Kelley, administrator at Grace Living Center East Shawnee. “Rehabilitation ... (Mon, 09 Dec 2013 11:30:39 -0800)

AdCare Health Systems, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
ATLANTA, Dec. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  AdCare Health Systems, Inc . (NYSE MKT: ADK) (NYSE MKT: ADK.PRA) (the "Company" or "AdCare"), a leading long-term care provider, today announced ... (Mon, 09 Dec 2013 14:10:00 -0800)

Mother with dementia 'warehoused,' daughter says
The daughter of an 84-year-old Calgary dementia patient is speaking out about how her mother was “warehoused” in acute care hospitals for almost a year, because she couldn’t get long-term care in a public or private facility. (Mon, 09 Dec 2013 17:31:08 -0800)

Vt. lawsuit prompts Medicare changes
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A federal lawsuit brought in Vermont is bringing about a change in national Medicare practices that advocates say will improve coverage for people in long-term care.         (Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:19:22 -0800)

Nationwide’s New YourLife CareMattersSM Lets Clients Plan for Long-Term Care and Stay in Control of Their Assets
Advisors now have a life insurance solution for clients who want a long-term care option that offers more choice, flexibility and control. To address those needs, Nationwide Financial introduces Nationwide YourLife CareMattersSM. (Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:00:00 -0800)

Genworth Earns DALBAR Life & Long Term Care Insurance Service Awards
Boston, MA -- DALBAR announced today the 2013 winners of its annual Life & Long Term Care Insurance Service Awards. Genworth was the only firm in the life insurance or long term care insurance industry ... (Tue, 10 Dec 2013 10:25:55 -0800)

CHSLD worker accused of assaulting 87-year-old woman
Two former employees of a South Shore long-term care facility are facing charges after an 87-year-old resident of the home was allegedly administered a noxious substance. (Tue, 10 Dec 2013 11:35:30 -0800)

AdCare Health Systems Announces New Management Agreement with Grady Health System
ATLANTA, Dec. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AdCare Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ADK), (NYSE MKT: ADK.PRA), a leading long-term care provider, today announced that it has signed a new management agreement with Grady Health System to manage its Crestview Health and Rehabilitation Center, a skilled nursing facility that has 388 licensed beds and is located just south of downtown Atlanta. A subsidiary ... (Tue, 10 Dec 2013 13:01:00 -0800)

Two Montreal-area caregivers charged after death of 87-year-old
Two Quebec caregivers face criminal charges after an elderly woman living in a long-term health-care centre was allegedly assaulted and given a noxious substance. (Tue, 10 Dec 2013 16:09:16 -0800)

Government will place long-term care patients in private hospitals
Over the weekend, Mater Dei Hospital was overwhelmed with patients, but the government has a plan to increase beds at the hospital, health minister Godfrey Farrugia said today. (Wed, 11 Dec 2013 06:54:04 -0800)

Ontario Long Term Care Association Honours Four Nursing Professionals
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 11, 2013) - (Wed, 11 Dec 2013 08:23:58 -0800)

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Acquires 15% Interest in ORPEA S.A.
Canada Pension Plan Investment Board announced today that it has acquired a 15% interest in ORPEA S.A., one of the leading European providers of long-term care services. CPPIB has acquired 7,952,718 shares ... (Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:15:09 -0800)

Genworth CEO Would Support Public/Private Long-Term Care Insurance
After Thomas J. McInerney took the helm of insurance giant Genworth Financial Inc. last January, he ordered an intensive review of the firm’s long-term care insurance business. Genworth was one of the biggest players in the market, but the industry was struggling and investors unhappy. (Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:57:33 -0800)

7 in 10 will need long-term care, ready or not
ATLANTA -- Harry Baron had already lived through a tough week this summer, facing the reality that his wife of 67 years could no longer live at home. Her memory issues were serious, Baron learned, and she needed more care than he could provide. (Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:19:09 -0800)

DALBAR recognizes Genworth for life insurance, annuity and long term care insurance servicing
RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday DALBAR, the nation's leading financial services market research firm, announced that Genworth (GNW) has won its 2013 annual Life & Long Term Care Insurance Service award.  In its announcement, DALBAR noted that Genworth was the only firm in the life insurance or long term care insurance industry to emerge as a leader in customer service for ... (Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:29:00 -0800)

Washington Cares More About Deficits Than the Long-Term Unemployed: That's Crazy
It replaces $63 billion of sequester cuts the next two years with $85 billion of taxes "user fees" on airline tickets and other assorted cuts. Or subsidize wages for the long-term jobless. (Wed, 11 Dec 2013 15:30:43 -0800)

More than 8 million use long-term care services in USA
More than 8 million people in the USA used services of a long-term care provider, including nursing homes, last year. / Kelly LaDuke More than 8 million people (mostly women and mostly older than 65) used services of a long-term care provider last year, according to the first-ever compilation of federal data profiling the types of providers in the USA and the people who use them. (Wed, 11 Dec 2013 21:12:08 -0800)

Matt McCann, Long-Term Care Leader, Joins LTC Financial Partners to Help Aging Americans Prepare for Mounting Care Needs
KIRKLAND, Wash., Dec. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Matt McCann's mom was 59 when she cut herself, a seemingly minor accident. Fortunately, McCann had the means to help her, but the abrupt, unexpected emergency struck home. Today, 15 years later, he embarks on a new phase of his career by accepting the post of Senior Vice President with LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America's largest ... (Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:00:00 -0800)

Cost-savings vital to saving long-term care beds
New partnerships are being sought by the United Counties and Sherwood Park Manor to benefit both while relieving some of the financial pressures on the long-term care facility. (Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:17:30 -0800)

Long-term care by the numbers
55,000 people currently get home care services on the island of Montreal. That number goes up one to three per cent a year. 792 Number of chronic-care beds in hospitals closed between 2008 and 2011 by Montreal Health and Social Services. (Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:42:11 -0800)

Seven In Ten Will Need Long-Term Care Benefits
Harry Baron, right, and his wife Claire play bingo at Arbor Terrace, an East Cobb assisted living community in Marietta, Ga. Harry is still active, but his wife requires the assisted care of a nursing home. (Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:00:25 -0800)

Long-term care Q&A
Q: How much do nursing homes or assisted living centers cost? (Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:00:00 -0800)

Long-term health crisis looms
ATLANTA — Harry Baron had already lived through a tough week this summer, facing the reality that his wife of 67 years could no longer live at home. Her memory issues were serious, Baron learned, and she needed more care than he could provide. (Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:00:00 -0800)

Woman died after poor care
An Auckland nursing care facility for people with long-term illnesses has been criticised for multiple system failures after a woman in its care died after her bed sores became septic. (Sun, 15 Dec 2013 21:18:32 -0800)

Research roundup: Long-term care use varies dramatically by state; health spending slowdown explained
In 2012, about 58,500 paid, regulated long-term care services providers served about 8 million people in the United States. Long-term care services were provided by 4,800 adult day services centers, 12,200 home health agencies, 3,700 hospices, 15,700 nursing homes, and 22,200 assisted living and similar residential care communities. Each day in 2012, there were 273,200 participants enrolled in ... (Mon, 16 Dec 2013 01:13:16 -0800)

FDA pushes for stricter rules on antibacterial soaps
Ananth Baliga Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Manufacturers of antibacterial soap will have to prove their products are more effective than regular soap and water and safe for long-term use, according to a new FDA proposal. (Mon, 16 Dec 2013 09:25:30 -0800)

Executives with insurance giant Humana meet with AHCA Secretary Elizabeth Dudek, other state Medicaid officials
  @Mdixon55 Top executives from Humana, a Kentucky-based health insurance giant, were in Tallahassee Monday morning meeting with Florida’s top Medicaid officials, including Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Elizabeth Dudek. The company has a prominent role in the state’s Medicaid Long-Term Care Program, which is covers things like nursing home care, hospice, and adult day care for ... (Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:37:24 -0800)

Letter to the editor inspires spirit of Christmas
Long-term care facility flooded with donated gifts (Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:37:33 -0800)

Span-America Addresses Long-term Care Challenges with New Advanced Technology Bed
The Encore™ bed, the newest offering from Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. features state-of-the-art ergonomic design and pressure management technology. (PRWeb December 17, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Tue, 17 Dec 2013 01:17:29 -0800)

Tutera Senior Living & Health Care Deploys Kronos in the Cloud
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, part of the Tutera Group, has expanded its use of workforce management solutions from Kronos Incorporated by adding applications deployed in the Kronos Cloud to achieve higher levels of efficiency. (Tue, 17 Dec 2013 06:00:00 -0800)

Long-term care compliance is a key focus at the 2014 Compliance Institute
ACA mandates effective compliance programs for nursing facilities; 2014 CI offers LTC Track18th Annual Compliance Institute, March 30-April 2, 2014, San Diego, CaliforniaMINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Section 6102 of the Affordable Care Act requires nursing facilities to have in operation effective compliance programs as a condition of participation in Medicare and ... (Tue, 17 Dec 2013 10:00:00 -0800)

Government of Canada Partners with Legion to Support Veterans
TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2013 /CNW/ - The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today brought holiday greetings to Veterans in long-term care at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and launched a partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion to visit Veterans in long-term care (LTC) facilities across the country. The Long-Term Care Outreach and Visitation Initiative helps to ensure ... (Tue, 17 Dec 2013 13:18:00 -0800)

MedLab Extends Long Term Care Division Auction Date and Announces Active Negotiations with American Health Associates ...
Laboratory Partners, Inc. , a provider of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services in eight states and the District of Columbia and a debtor-in-possession under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, announced today that it is in active negotiations with American Health Associates, Inc. (Tue, 17 Dec 2013 15:10:00 -0800)

LETTER: Seniors should be wary of scare tactics in long-term care ads
Sara and Ralph, a couple in their late 70s, were perusing the newspaper one Sunday when they saw an advertisement about nursing homes and long-term care costs that grabbed their attention. The ad, which was placed by a lawyer, claimed that their home could be sold at auction and that they could be left homeless and penniless if they did not take action. (Tue, 17 Dec 2013 23:02:52 -0800)

Government of Canada partners with Legion to Support Veterans
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today brought holiday greetings to Veterans in long-term care at the Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, and launched a partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion to visit Veterans in long-term care (LTC) facilities across the country. The Long-Term Care Outreach and Visitation Initiative helps to ensure Veterans who live in long-term ... (Wed, 18 Dec 2013 10:19:00 -0800)

Haledon woman charged with stealing $84K from Wayne long-term care facility
Traci Meyers was charged with theft by deception, a second-degree crime carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in state prison and a criminal fine of up to $150,000, according to the state Attorney General’s Office. (Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:00:45 -0800)

Bloomngdale health care center focuses on idivudal's needs
Opened in 1996, The Health Center at Bloomingdale has been providing a warm, family approach to caring for many years. According to Helyne Czajkowski, “We provide short-term rehabilitation, sub-acute care, and skilled nursing at the Heath Center. If a patient chooses not to return home, we also provide long-term care.” (Wed, 18 Dec 2013 23:01:03 -0800)

Putting Health Care Reform In Perspective
With so many "make it or break it" moments in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) rollout, every milestone is amplified. The life of Dr. Morris "Morrie" Collen reminds us to take the long-term view. (Thu, 19 Dec 2013 10:11:43 -0800)

Sydney dementia patient sent to facility 400km from family
The family of an 82-year-old Cape Breton woman with dementia is frustrated and heartbroken that she's been sent to a long-term care facility 400 kilometres away from relatives and friends. (Thu, 19 Dec 2013 13:27:01 -0800)

Oregon fines Bankers Life $115,000 for mishandling long-term care claims
Bankers Life and Casualty Co., one of Oregons largest long-term care insurers, was fined $115,000 today for improper handling of claims. (Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:16:12 -0800)

Serving those who served
Veterans in long-term care at Kerrville’s VA hospital got a nice surprise Thursday when volunteers, including the chief of police and six Purple Heart recipients, served up a breakfast prepared with t (Thu, 19 Dec 2013 18:21:53 -0800)

Bleak Future of Long-Term Care Funding
 NEW ORLEANS--A new scientific measure was introduced at this year’s annual meeting here of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) that may have serious implications for how Americans are going to pay for long-term care (LTC). It’s called, “Not going... (Fri, 20 Dec 2013 01:26:03 -0800)

National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care Launches First-Ever Online Long-Term Care Clearinghouse
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Advocates and others who work with and for consumers of long-term care, services and supports frequently need information quickly to support and enhance their advocacy work, but instead they must request information from individuals and groups across the country and wait for a response -- which might not come in time or at all. In other cases ... (Fri, 20 Dec 2013 07:00:00 -0800)

Upgrades underway at Jubilee Home long-term care facility
Improvements are underway at Lloydminster’s Jubilee Home to enhance the quality of life of the residents in the long-term care facility. All 50 resident rooms, plus hallways and four common rooms are being upgraded to improve the overall living and working environment, strengthen resident and staff safety and infection control, enhance comfort for (Fri, 20 Dec 2013 07:23:47 -0800)

Grin and Bear and Long-Term Care | Madisonville
"Continuing the conversation" was the subtitle of the Senate Aging Committee's hearing Wednesday on the future of long-term-care policy. Continuing the conversation is a formulation with a lovely gentleness, an effort to reassure, to conjure up endless sunshine and an elderly couple taking long walks under autumn leaves surrounded by several generations of handsome, smiling descendants. (Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:55:29 -0800)

Dollars and sense: Thinking about long-term care coverage
One of the greatest challenges when it comes to planning for retirement is trying to predict future healthcare expenses. Additionally, many people are living longer – well into their 80s or 90s – which makes the need for long-term care increasingly likely for many Americans. But the reality is that many people have not yet evaluated whether or not long-term care insurance is a good option for ... (Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:13:55 -0800)

Hospital partnerships questioned
Privatizing LSU-run hospitals such as Houma’s Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center raises “serious questions” in the long term, according to a report by the nonpartisan Public Affairs Research Council of Louisiana. (Sat, 21 Dec 2013 04:16:28 -0800)

Why you may need to think about long-term care coverage
If you are at least 50 years old, you most likely have started to ask whether you should obtain an insurance policy to help pay for potential future long-term care costs; and if you are like most peop (Sat, 21 Dec 2013 21:15:41 -0800)

Collins helps put spotlight on long-term care concerns
The senator and others on a special committee on aging seek solutions in the face of soaring need and costs for elder care. (Sun, 22 Dec 2013 21:42:49 -0800)

Georgiana Vines: State Senate panel looking at TennCare, long-term care
Sen. Doug Overbey, R-Maryville, is on a new state Senate Subcommittee on TennCare and Long-Term Care Oversight and reports that whether Tennessee should expand its Medicaid program is not the committee's purpose although it could be. (Mon, 23 Dec 2013 01:00:00 -0800)

Aviv REIT Announces Closing Of $20 Million Of Acquisitions
CHICAGO, Dec. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviv REIT, Inc. ("Aviv" or the "Company") (AVIV) announced today it has acquired four post-acute and long-term care skilled nursing facilities ("SNFs") in Texas and Illinois in two separate transactions for $20.0 million. One of the SNFs is located in Texas and is triple-net leased to existing Aviv operator Fundamental Long Term Care ("Fundamental"), an ... (Mon, 23 Dec 2013 05:00:00 -0800)

Omnicell and SoftWriters Unveil Continuous Dosing Interface to Deliver Improved Safety and Regulatory Compliance
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Omnicell, Inc. (OMCL), and SoftWriters, Inc., provider of the leading pharmacy management software FrameworkLTC®, today announced a Continuous Dosing Interface solution that delivers a sophisticated level of critical checks and balances to medication administration in long-term and other post-acute care environments. Pharmacists serving long ... (Mon, 23 Dec 2013 05:03:00 -0800)

PharmScript Article Prompts Real-Life Account from Long-time RN on Drug Diversion
A November article published by leading long-term care pharmacy PharmScript offered tips on how healthcare staff can detect, report and address the misuse of pain medications for non-therapeutic purposes in the workplace. In response to that article, one veteran RN came forward to share her real-life experiences and caveats. (PRWeb December 23, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com ... (Mon, 23 Dec 2013 12:13:29 -0800)

Agency Approaches Second Planned Pause
The Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency) is nearing a second and final planned pause for the roll-out of the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Long-term Care program. (Mon, 23 Dec 2013 15:19:33 -0800)

Ombudsmen advocates for long-term care facility residents
Ombudsmen are advocates for residents living in long-term care facilities. This includes nursing homes, residential care and assisted-living facilities. Ombudsmen help to improve the quality of care available to these residents. They assist residents in resolving complaints and problems. (Tue, 24 Dec 2013 13:19:29 -0800)

Family has found facility to take Oakland girl on life support
Jahi McMath's family says they have found a long term care facility for the 13-year-old girl who was declared brain dead. (Thu, 26 Dec 2013 18:11:33 -0800)

Long-Term Jobless Benefits a 'Lifeline' That's Ending Saturday
Kathy Biscotti is in a "panic" about being homeless after benefits expire.         (Fri, 27 Dec 2013 12:09:41 -0800)

Long-term unemployment benefits expiring for 1.3M Americans
A lifeline for more than one million Americans who have been without work for more than six months expires Saturday. (Fri, 27 Dec 2013 12:11:03 -0800)

Oakland teen's family given more options for long-term care
The emotional battle between the family of Jahi McMath and Children's Hospital Oakland continued Friday as the family weighed the logistics of moving the teen to one of several long-term care facilities offering to take the teen. The next step in Oakland teen's story is still yet to be told. Friday morning, her family told KTVU that they have more options than they did Thursday. In fact, Jahi's ... (Fri, 27 Dec 2013 13:23:32 -0800)

Nursing home says it won't take 'brain-dead' girl
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A San Francisco Bay Area nursing home that had agreed to provide long-term care for a 13-year-old Oakland girl declared brain dead has backed out.         (Fri, 27 Dec 2013 14:53:43 -0800)

Relatives seek extended care for brain-dead California girl
By Laila Kearney SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Relatives of a California girl declared brain dead after complications from a tonsillectomy want her moved to a long-term care facility, but face resistance from the hospital where she is due to be disconnected from a breathing machine on Monday. The family of 13-year-old Jahi McMath, who has been without brain function and on a ventilator for two weeks ... (Fri, 27 Dec 2013 18:12:57 -0800)

Jahi McMath: Hospital open to transferring brain-dead teen but won't perform surgery
Jahi McMath has a bed waiting for her at a long-term care facility, and the Oakland hospital where she remains a patient said Friday it is willing to transfer her. (Fri, 27 Dec 2013 18:27:51 -0800)

Jahi McMath: Hospital open to transferring brain-dead teen but won't perform surgery required by admitting facilities
Jahi McMath has a bed waiting for her at a long-term care facility, and the Oakland hospital where she remains a patient said Friday it is willing to transfer her. (Fri, 27 Dec 2013 18:35:40 -0800)

Relatives seek extended care for brain-dead girl
SAN FRANCISCO — Relatives of a California girl declared brain dead after complications from a tonsillectomy want her moved to a long-term care facility, but face resistance from the hospital where she is due to be disconnected from a breathing machine on Monday. (Fri, 27 Dec 2013 20:01:52 -0800)

Family finds facility to take 'brain-dead' girl
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An attorney says a nursing home has agreed to provide long-term care for a 13-year-old girl, who has been declared brain dead but whose family maintains is still alive. (Sat, 28 Dec 2013 01:02:37 -0800)

Lawyer says Calif. family has found 2nd nursing home to care for teen on ventilator
OAKLAND, Calif. — An attorney says a nursing home has agreed to provide long-term care for a 13-year-old girl, who has been declared brain dead but whose family maintains is still alive. (Sat, 28 Dec 2013 01:20:02 -0800)

Facility found for Calif. teen on ventilator
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — An attorney says a nursing home has agreed to provide long-term care for a 13-year-old girl, who has been declared brain dead but whose family maintains is still alive. (Sat, 28 Dec 2013 03:49:47 -0800)

Jahi McMath: Hospital open to transferring brain-dead teen but won't perform surgery required by admitting facilities
Jahi McMath has a bed waiting for her at a long-term care facility, and the Oakland hospital where she remains a patient said Friday it is willing to transfer her. (Sat, 28 Dec 2013 04:47:54 -0800)

Long-Term Care Found for 'Brain Dead' California Girl
Long-Term Care Found for 'Brain Dead' California Girl (Sat, 28 Dec 2013 07:47:55 -0800)

Jahi McMath: Family finds facility to care for girl declared brain-dead
A nursing home in southern California has agreed to provide long-term care for Jahi McMath, the 13-year-old girl who underwent tonsil surgery and was later declared brain-dead.  (Sat, 28 Dec 2013 08:21:17 -0800)

Jahi McMath: Family finds facility to care for girl declared brain-dead
A nursing home in southern California has agreed to provide long-term care for Jahi McMath, the 13-year-old girl who underwent tonsil surgery and was later declared brain-dead.  (Sat, 28 Dec 2013 12:50:55 -0800)

The Risky Business of Paternity Leave
When men take time off to care for family members, their long-term earnings suffer—just as women's do. Here's why it's worth it.         (Sun, 29 Dec 2013 06:01:04 -0800)

Leading Health Care and Forensic Accounting Firm Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C., Reveals the Importance of Developing a Long ...
Gettry Marcus, a leading health care and forensic accounting firm with offices in Long Island and New York, provides advice to medical practice owners about the importance of developing a long term strategic plan. (PRWeb December 30, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/20 (Mon, 30 Dec 2013 00:41:15 -0800)

Omnicell and SoftWriters Unveil Continuous Dosing Interface to Deliver Improved Safety and ...
Omnicell Provides SoftWriters Long-Term Care Customers with Industry-Leading Solution to Simplify Medication Order Billing Accuracy and Cloud-Based Communications MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Omnicell, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMCL), and SoftWriters, Inc., provider of the leading pharmacy management software FrameworkLTC®, today announced a Continuous Dosing Interface solution that delivers a sophisticated ... (Mon, 30 Dec 2013 05:51:36 -0800)

No, Rand Paul, There's No Reason to Cut Unemployment Benefits
People aren't long-term unemployed because they prefer getting benefits. People are long-term unemployed because there still aren't enough jobs.         (Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:01:35 -0800)

6,500 Alaskans losing long-term jobless benefits
Some 6,500 people in Alaska are losing their long-term unemployment benefits as a federal program expires. (Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:32:26 -0800)

Valley Memorial CEO dies
Greg Hanson, president and CEO of Valley Memorial Homes, a church-connected nonprofit group that includes several large long-term care centers in Grand Forks, died Sunday in his home. He was 59. (Mon, 30 Dec 2013 18:56:57 -0800)

Windsor Healthcare Facilities Earn Top Grades From CMS; Achieve National Recognition
Windsor Healthcare, a family-owned and operated short- and long-term care company with nine facilities in New Jersey, was recognized in 2013 for its commitment to quality care. It received four Five-Star Quality Ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a top national landscape architecture award and served in leadership roles at the state and national levels. (PRWeb December ... (Tue, 31 Dec 2013 00:53:23 -0800)

Western nations sending Alzheimer’s patients to Thailand for care
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND—Residents of this facility for people with Alzheimer’s disease toss around a yellow ball and laugh under a cascade of water with their caregivers, in a swimming pool ringed by palm trees and wind chimes. Susanna Kuratli, once a painter of delicate oils, swims a lap and smiles. Watching is her husband, Ulrich, who has a heart-rending decision: to leave his wife of 41 years in ... (Tue, 31 Dec 2013 15:31:14 -0800)

State files to change Medicaid policy to recover only long-term care costs
Washington’s Health Care Authority, as promised, has filed an emergency rule to amend Medicaid’s estate recovery policy. Current policy allows Medicaid to recover all medical costs from a client’s estate after death, which caused some consternation among those signing up for h (Tue, 31 Dec 2013 18:42:03 -0800)


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