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Preventing Medicaid Cuts Stands as Highest Priority in Final Days of the 112th Congress

Preventing Medicaid Cuts Stands as Highest Priority in Final Days of the 112th Congress
Look to full entitlement reform before enacting more haphazard cuts, Parkinson says
Michael Cowden (202) 898-3165
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9/9/2012
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Added by LTCCareer.com on September 11, 2012 at 9:09pm — No Comments

CAHF succeeds in passing AB 1489

CAHF succeeds in passing AB 1489, which extends AB 1629 and results in a stable reimbursement environment for the next two years.

 

CAHF

Added by LTCCareer.com on September 4, 2012 at 5:19pm — No Comments

Culture Change

 

 

Great resource for Culture…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on September 1, 2012 at 1:46pm — No Comments

Long-Term Care Jobs - NHA, DON, MDS, BOM, Sales, Accounting

Executive Search Solutions is a national leader in healthcare recruiting with a focus within the senior care industry. Our primary customers include Skilled Nursing…

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Added by Tony Perry on August 26, 2012 at 5:37pm — No Comments

Accreditation Improves Care in Nursing Homes

Accreditation Improves Care in Nursing Homes

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Added by LTCCareer.com on August 16, 2012 at 8:15pm — No Comments

Providers Pleased with CMS Notice on Skilled Nursing Payments

Michael Cowden (202) 898-3165
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7/26/2012

Washington, DC – The following is a statement from American Health Care Association (AHCA) President & CEO…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on July 28, 2012 at 10:16am — No Comments

Things that Affect the Cost of Long Term Care Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance can be surprisingly affordable if you choose your benefits wisely. Finding the balance between too much and too little insurance is important.

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 23, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Raising Expectations - Rankings by State

A State Scorecard on Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults, People with Physical Disabilities,and Family Caregivers

http://www.longtermscorecard.org/

Added by LTCCareer.com on July 19, 2012 at 9:47pm — No Comments

When Should You Think About Buying Long-Term Care Insurance?

Many people ask, "When is the right time to buy “long term care insurance?" Some consumer advocates feel the right time to buy coverage is when you are in your 50's. Other…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 16, 2012 at 9:37am — No Comments

SELLING TO THE SENIOR MARKET?

If you answered "Yes" then we need to talk.

Senior Independent Lifestyles offers a true "Aging In Place" program designed for Seniors.  Our program is comprehensive and affordable.  Representatives enjoy some of the highest commissions in the industry, with vested renewals.

 

Best of all....EVERYONE QUALIFIES!!!  Field Issued, Guaranteed…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 6, 2012 at 10:05am — No Comments

Is It Safe to Leave Your Elderly Loved One Home Alone?

As a caregiver, you may have to decide if it is still possible to leave the elderly loved one in your care alone for an hour, afternoon, or even an entire day. Will they wander away? Will they let a stranger into the house?



Making such a decision is both complicated and emotionally challenging for you and your loved one. For you, it may mean a loss of flexibility, requiring you to develop new strategies to carry out daily tasks and errands. For your…

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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on July 6, 2012 at 9:34am — No Comments

What is wrong with our legal system...

$90 million nursing home verdict called 'a deafening amount'
Defense lawyers want new trial

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Defense attorneys in a $90 million nursing home negligence case asked a circuit judge to grant a new trial or lower the award that they called excessive and unfair.

Ben Bailey, who is representing ManorCare and Heartland…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on July 2, 2012 at 5:18pm — No Comments

AHCA Staves Off Provider Assessment as Student Loan Pay-For

Long term care community must remain vigilant to prevent further threats to this vital funding source, Parkinson says
Claire Navaro (202) 898-6317
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
6/28/2012

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Added by LTCCareer.com on June 29, 2012 at 3:40pm — No Comments

350 Long-Term Care jobs - CFO, RVP, NHA, DON, BOM, DSD, PT, OT, SLP

350 LTC jobs, Nationwide

Executive Search Solutions is a national…

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Added by Tony Perry on June 27, 2012 at 4:59pm — No Comments

To-Do List for Preventing Falls Around the House



Taking care of an elderly parent or loved one at home is stressful enough without having to worry about constantly listening for the sound of a fall, but it's a…
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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on June 25, 2012 at 9:28am — No Comments

Feds lose $80M looking for Medicaid fraud

GAO: Feds lose $80M looking for Medicaid fraud  

By KELLI KENNEDY, Associated Press

Thursday, June 14, 2012 (06-14) 14:58 PDT   Private contractors received $102 million to review Medicaid fraud data, yet had only found about $20 million in overpayments since 2008, according to a new report by the federal government.

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Added by LTCCareer.com on June 16, 2012 at 6:05pm — No Comments

Early Detection of Alzheimer's & How it Can Help Both Patient & Caregiver

Although diagnosis in an early or asymptomatic stage is a challenge, researchers are looking at biomarkers to diagnose early, before the disease has a chance to affect the brain. And while there is still no known cure for Alzheimer's disease, experts assert that early detection is helpful in many ways.

  • Helps reduce anxiety on the part of the affected person and his or her family about the cause of symptoms
  • Allows for the person with the disease to partake…
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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on June 15, 2012 at 2:53pm — No Comments

Tips for Care Giving from a Distance



Today's families are spread out, and moving back home when health issues come up isn't always an option. Whether you're one town over or all the way across the globe, you can…
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Added by Senior Independent Lifestyles on June 8, 2012 at 10:24am — No Comments

Association Sends Letter to Congress to Oppose Use of Provider Taxes

Association Sends Letter to Congress to Oppose Use of Provider Taxes Tackle Budget Challenges Without Undermining a Key Medicaid Resource, Parkinson Says

Claire Navaro (202) 898-6317 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – The American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) today sent a letter to House and Senate leaders urging both chambers to reject a proposal to pay for Stafford student loan subsidies with reductions in the Medicaid provider…

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Added by LTCCareer.com on June 7, 2012 at 5:34pm — No Comments

7 tips that lead to employment offers in long-term care

Down load our interview guide below…

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Added by Tony Perry on June 5, 2012 at 1:03pm — No Comments

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