Posts in April, 2019

CMS Announces Comprehensive Review of Nursing Home Standards Apr 26

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has long been the first line of defense in researching and enforcing nursing ...

Most Common Medical Errors Apr 23

When we visit the doctor, whether it’s for a simple check-up or a more complicated surgery, we expect they will act with the ...

What Is Financial Exploitation of Seniors? Apr 22

With the busy lifestyle many individuals maintain, it’s easy to see why nursing homes are so relied upon for seniors who are no ...

HIV & AIDS Drugs Linked to Serious Kidney Injuries Apr 05

HIV and AIDS are not the death sentence they once were. In 2019, more than 1 million Americans live with the disease and rely with ...

CMS Updates Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2019 Apr 04

After postponing updates for two years in a row to accommodate changes in its rating methodology, the Centers for Medicare & ...

How Big of a Problem Is Elderly Financial Abuse? Apr 04

For years, there have been warnings of potential physical abuse suffered by the elderly. While this is still a significant issue ...