Starting October 1, more than 2,000 hospitals will be targeted for readmission penalties. (McKnight’s LTCN)
A Medicare pilot program attempts to correct the “loophole policy” in observation stays, which could help beneficiaries afford nursing care. (The Remington Report)
Senior living providers are seeing an increase in demand for services for seniors with mental illness, which presents both opportunities and challenges in providing mental health care. (ALFA)
A new app lets users search for nursing home deficiencies by keyword. (McKnight’s LTCN)
A new ad campaign by AARP and the Ad Council attempts to shed light on the challenges overwhelmed caregivers face. (Time)
News Roundup for August 13-17, 2012
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