… In an opinion filed in May 2016 in a case involving CMS’ attempts to recoup Medicare reimbursements from a home health provider, Gorsuch wrote that the number of regulations issued by federal agencies “has grown so exuberantly it’s hard to keep up.” …
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San Francisco Accounting Firm, Safe Harbor CPAs Releases Newsletter as Tax Preparation Season Begins
Safe Harbor LLP is a leading accounting firm serving San Francisco businesses and high income individuals. The firm is releasing its February, 2017, eLetter as tax preparation season begins in earnest.
State, federal Medicaid debates closely watched
… the money available. “The recipients are your neighbors,” said Roy Mitchell, executive director of the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program, which advocates for health consumers. It takes $5.88 billion to cover more than 779,000 Mississippians. …
Transitional rehab helps 101-year-old recover
… needs and expanded from 18 beds to 31 beds. One reason for the expansion is the result of changes going on in the health care insurance industry, Cole said. Medicare and other insurers have a limited budget and are looking to save money and still …
Obamacare Repeal Could Threaten Provisions That Help Older Adults
Republican lawmakers meeting in Philadelphia this week say they want their replacement of Obamacare to be done by spring. There is no consensus on a plan yet, but several Republicans in Congress have already circulated proposals that could reduce or eliminate features of the federal health law that have benefited older Americans.
Who is memory care for?
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, around 70% of adults over the age of 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives. Not all long term care options are the same, however.
Donna Karlin, Founder/President of the No Ceiling, Just Sky(TM)…
Donna Karlin, The Shadow Coach, Certified Executive Coach, and Founder/President of The No Ceiling, Just Sky Institute, has been recognized as a Distinguished Professional in her field through Women of Distinction Magazine. Donna Karlin will soon be featured on the front cover of an upcoming edition of the Women of Distinction Magazine in 2017 and in the Top 10 of 2016 edition.
Gastrointestinal illness leads to visiting restrictions at Valley Regional Hospital
A news release issued by the Nova Scotia Health Authority Jan. 26 states that the restrictions are “due to a gastrointestinal illness that is circulating among patients and staff. Exceptions will be made for family members of critically ill patients and those helping with patient care.”
Savvy Senior: Tax help for caregiver of elderly parents
… may still get a tax break for helping pay her medical costs. The IRS lets taxpayers deduct money spent on a parent’s health care and qualified long-term care services, even if the parent doesn’t qualify as a dependent. To claim this deduction, you …
Progressive Care Engages PCAOB Auditing Firm to Begin Audit of 2016 Financial Statements
, through its subsidiary Pharmco LLC, a South Florida health services organization and provider of prescription pharmaceuticals specializing in health practice risk management, compounded medications, the sale of anti-retroviral medications and …
Sens. Moore, Chandler in middle of skirmish over dental care access
On Beacon Hill “teeth” are often invoked as a metaphor for regulatory power, but this session the actual molars, incisors and gums of people lacking access to dental care will return to the legislative agenda, as rival approaches appear destined to come to a head. A dental group that has disagreed with health care advocates over the proposed creation of a new midlevel dentistry occupation has now embraced the advocates’ general approach to expanding dental access, though differences remain.
Philips and Banner Health Sign 15-Year Agreement to Extend Successful …
Philips and Banner Health Sign 15-Year Agreement to Extend Successful Connected Healthcare Programs, Transforming Care and Lowering Costs, While Improving Quality Royal Philips a leading health technology company, and Arizona-based Banner Health, today announced a multi-year partnership intended to further innovate and expand on their successful joint connected healthcare programs such as the Intensive Ambulatory Care pilot knowledge and research in connected care and population health management and Banner’s deep clinical and operational insights to identify and deliver integrated solutions that are intended to improve the health of Banner’s patients.
Debate continues whether public-private partnership is best way to build new Corner Brook hospital
… represents many hospital workers, said the province is making a huge mistake by not taking complete ownership of health care facilities. In a press release issued following Friday’s announcement in Corner Brook by Premier Dwight Ball, Lucas said the …
Baby Boomers’ increasing age will impact the Amarillo economy
… or ill seniors need to be treated at bona fide hospitals. Most veterans receiving long-term care from the Amarillo VA Health Care System fought in World War II. The remaining service members from that era are now in their late 80s or 90s, and the …
Patients at Clydebank hospice could be asked to pay for care
… shift from NHSGGC to the newly created Integrated Joint Board (IJB) – made up of West Dunbartonshire Council and the health board – and future elderly patients will be means tested. It means that patients could be asked to make a contribution …
Rathbun pleased with VDMC’s growth
… the Affordable Care Act. “My response is generally always the same:a Swe’re used to this sort of thing -all of us in health care. People in the Legislature make decisions that may affect us or our patients unfavorably,” she said. Rathbun said the …
Drug-resistant deadly bacteria more widespread than previously thought, study finds
A family of highly drug-resistant and potentially deadly bacteria may be spreading more widely–and more stealthily — than previously thought, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. Researchers examined carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae causing disease in four U.S. hospitals.
Facility-wide outbreak declared at Pinewood Court
Officials at the Health Unit and Pinewood Court, located at 2625 Walsh Street East, have declared a facility-wide outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness. This is in addition to the previously declared respiratory outbreak also affecting the entire facility.
3 Facts About Mortgages Every Retiree Should Know
Many of those nearing retirement hope that they’ll be able to have their mortgage paid off by the time they retire. Yet nearly one in three of those who are age 65 or older have mortgage debt outstanding, according to figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Common viruses a deadly threat at nursing homes
… hand hygiene; use of personal protective equipment by staff; and faster respiratory viral testing. But many of the health care providers also became sick, hindering efforts to separate the sick from the healthy, the report said. “Early detection of …
The life-changing magic of ABBA-ing up
It’s only January 12, and I’m already bitterly disappointed in myself. I had resolved to talk to you about making long-term care-related New Year’s Resolutions by now, and I’ve failed.
Americans more in control of their long-term care
… and state governments, philanthropic organizations, professional and advocacy organizations, and committed social and health care researchers,” states PP&AR Editor-in-Chief Robert B. Hudson, PhD, in the issue’s introduction. The new publication …
PEERs program aims to empower nursing home residents
It’s the first Thursday of the month at ManorCare Health Services-Greentree, a day always welcomed by Becky Napierski, a longtime nursing home resident. It’s the morning the Allegheny County Library Association bookmobile arrives with carts of new books, DVDs and other materials.
People on the Move: 1/9/2017
Burns White LLC hired Nicholas D. Cooper , energy group – focuses his practice on due diligence review, title curative measures, certified title opinions, and landowner disputes and other land-related litigation; Jessica M. Jurasko , health care and long-term care – focuses her practice in the areas of medical malpractice, health care, employment and general liability litigation; Tara Param , health care and long-term care – defends nursing homes, hospitals, physicians and other health care providers in medical malpractice and nursing home litigation; and Bridget L. Smith , medicare compliance – concentrates her practice in Medicare compliance issues that arise in workers’ compensation and general liability settlements.
Veterans Affairs Canada still understaffed despite Liberal pledge
Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr says the delays in processing, and the fact the department is not meeting its own service standards, can be attributed to an increase in the number of veterans claiming serving-related injuries. Veterans Affairs Minister Kent Hehr says the delays in processing, and the fact the department is not meeting its own service standards, can be attributed to an increase in the number of veterans claiming serving-related injuries.
Organize personal, financial records as a courtesy to survivors
… and estate plan: Include the original copy of your will and other estate planning documents you’ve made. >> Advance health care directives: These documents (see caringinfo.org ) – a living will and medical power of attorney – spell out your wishes …
Diversicare Leasing Corp Elliott Nursing Rehabilitation Center Omega…
… Wayne Adams, filed a complaint against Diversicare alleging that she had suffered an accelerated deterioration of her health as a result of Diversicare’s wrongful conduct, including recurring pressure ulcers, an ankle fracture, urinary tract …
A mundane hospital hack
… wrong people. I don’t want to diminish how hackers can target healthcare operations, as there is a market for private health information. But for long-term care providers, this case offers teachable moments. One, reminding employees to log out of …
Idaho woman marks fourth flu-related death of the season
The first flu-related death in Eastern Idaho Public Health’s boundaries was reported around Christmas, taking the state’s total death toll due to the illness to four as of Thursday. The woman, who was over the age of 70, lived in the area covered by Idaho Health District 7, which includes Bonneville, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison and Teton counties.
Inside a Halifax gym where you’re never too old to start
Sharon Murphy grins as personal trainer Donna Hyland looks on at the Pauline Potter Fitness Centre in Halifax. It’s not just her hot pink T-shirt.
Reshaping life in nursing homes
… in 2014 and in return, facilities must comply with government rules. The new regulations, proposed last year by Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell, take effect in three phases. The first kicked in late last year. They allow …
Another View — Brendan Williams: NH’s long-term care gap
… leverage federal money. To give just one illustration that seems straight out of a Charles Dickens’ tale, Holy Cross Health Care Center, a small 40-bed Manchester nursing home that serves Catholic nuns, had its Medicaid care underfunded by hundreds …
Intellitec Solutions Expands Long Term Care ERP Offerings to Indiana
Many Senior Living facilities are coming to us to get modern cloud ERP that will work with the hosted solutions they use across their organization. Intellitec Solutions announced today they have expanded their client base, with the recent implementation of Intacct for a long term care facility in Indiana.
Growing number of Americans are retiring outside the US
… Council at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. “I think that many people retire when they are in good health and they are interested in stretching their dollars and seeing the world,” Mitchell said. McCowen’s rent in Ajijic, a community …
More U.S. retirees living abroad due to rising costs of living
… Council at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. “I think that many people retire when they are in good health and they are interested in stretching their dollars and seeing the world,” Mitchell said. McCowen’s rent in Ajijic, a community …
Growing number of Americans are retiring outside the U.S.
Joseph Roginski, right, holds a package in a storeroom of the Misawa City Hall in Japan, where donations of clothing and supplies were being kept for earthquake relief efforts. He says that while the cost of living is higher in Japan, access to health care is not.
Growing number of Americans are retiring outside the US
In this photo provided by Joseph Roginski, taken May 13, 2011, Joseph Roginski, right, holds a package in a storeroom of the Misawa City Hall in Japan, where donations of clothing and supplies were being kept for earthquake relief efforts. He says that while the cost of living is higher in Japan, access to health care is not.
Growing number of Americans are retiring outside the US
Joseph Roginski, right, holds a package in a storeroom of the Misawa City Hall in Japan, where donations of clothing and supplies were being kept for earthquake relief efforts. He says that while the cost of living is higher in Japan, access to health care is not.
Sanford R. Altman: What’s next for seniors with change in admininstration?
With our change in national administration, advocacy organizations as well as government agencies that focus on seniors are expressing concerns on certain key issues that can seriously affect both the finances and well-being of our older population.
Gifting the farm to your heirs
Having the family farm can be a tricky matter. Most heirs want their share, so how do you turn over the farm to one heir and still have something for the others? The financial advisers broke it down into four main considerations: security, transition strategy, liquidity and happy holidays.