Atrial fibrillation diagnosed in midlife is linked to a 21% increased risk of dementia at any age and a 36% higher risk of ...

Two recent studies, although distinct in focus and methodology, point to complementary findings that, in individuals living ...

A company that manages more than 30 nursing homes in Missouri must face allegations that it deducted pay from some workers’ ...

HHS announced it would slash its workforce by one quarter and consolidate several agency functions, leaving few offices or ...

The Department of Health and Human Services recently announced it will reduce its workforce by a quarter and consolidate ...

Mehmet Oz, MD, is an almost certain shoo-in for administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services after advancing ...

CMS is emphasizing the necessity of using enhanced barrier precautions when caring for patients with chronic wounds or ...

Medical directors welcome the idea of regulators placing more responsibility in their hands, but changes will require more ...

The pressure to improve outcomes may convince nursing homes to tap into new clinical resources, but not every pitch is worth ...

ACHCA annual convocation will take place April 7-10 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dozens of educational sessions highlight the event.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new antibiotic that can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections, or ...

Two long-term care powerhouses are building an apprenticeship program aiming to improve certified nurse aide recruitment.