Martin Shkreli Seeks New Lawyers in Securities Fraud Case
Former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli is seeking new representation in his fight against securities fraud charges.
Shkreli’s attorneys filed a letter requesting new counsel ...
Illinois Budget Impasse Hurts Home Health Care Workers, Patients
The Illinois budget stalemate is taking a toll on home health care workers and their disabled and elderly patients.
From WGNTV.com:
A federal rule that took effect New Year’s Day ...
CMS Requests Public Comment on Quality Measure Testing
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services wants to evaluate certification and testing of electronic health records and is asking healthcare providers to weigh in on the issue.
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Research: Higher Retirement Age Disproportionately Hurts Poor Workers
A new study by Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research has found that raising the retirement age could disproportionately hurt workers from poor socioeconomic backgrounds.
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Nursing Homes Have Plans for Disasters, But Don’t Work With Outside Authorities
Although Ohio nursing homes have plans in place for emergencies, most aren’t sure how to work with local authorities, according to a new survey.
From the Associated Press:
Researchers ...
Former GOP Leader Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Nursing Home Theft
A former New Jersey Republican leader has been sentenced to four years in state prison for theft from a nursing home resident.
From the Associated Press:
Robert Greco Jr. had reached ...
Texas Home Health Company Owners, Nurses Indicted in Medicare Fraud Scheme
The FBI has revealed that the co-owners of a Dallas, Texas home health company and two nurses employed at the facility have been charged in a Dec. 21 indictment for allegedly participating ...
RNs Reduce Risk of Medication Errors in Nursing Homes, Study Finds
Registered nurses (RNs) are better equipped than licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to identify high-risk medication discrepancies in nursing homes, a new study has found.
RNs and LPNs ...
Some Banks Adopt New Measures to Protect the Elderly
As a generation of aging Americans faces newfound risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, some banks and credit unions are implementing new measures to prevent fraud-related elder ...
New Jersey Bill Calls for More Aides in Nursing Homes
With the approval of a new bill that sets minimum patient-to-nursing assistant staffing quotas in nursing homes, New Jersey legislators hope to offer elderly residents a higher quality ...
