BOSTON: A university is to lead a pioneering research program which is looking at reducing the numbers of older people who are needlessly admitted to hospital because no-one quite knows what to do with them.
The study aims to draw up new guidance for skilled Read More »
NEW YORK: Five of the largest healthcare REITs have announced they are raising dividends.
The question which the announcement begets is how is this possible in a world of diminishing returns. Read More »
COLUMBUS: A skilled nursing home operator has written a computer program that allows government departments and agencies to check list operators claims against pre-agreed care plans.
The electronic verification system software is an “easily auditable record of all services billed to the state, and produces Read More »
SEATTLE: This study analyzes strategies used to reduce prescription drug costs.
To save money, almost 8% did not take their medication as prescribed, 15.1% asked a doctor for a lower-cost medication, 1.6% bought prescription drugs from another country, and Read More »