Senate Committee Floats Idea of New Medicare Code for Alzheimer’s Planning
Senate Finance Committee staff have issued a draft of legislation to address chronic care issues, which includes asking for a report to Congress to inform the development of a Medicare payment code for creating a long-term care plan for a beneficiary diagnosed with a life-threatening illness such as Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more.
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Study: Most Medicare Beneficiaries Have Two or More Impairments
A new study seeks to describe the characteristics and health spending of Medicare beneficiaries with physical and cognitive impairments, or PCI, and estimate their likelihood of becoming a Medicaid beneficiary. Learn more.
Latino-Americans Face Significant Retirement Challenges
The population of Latino workers is expanding in the United States, but Latino-Americans face significant retirement challenges, according to a Center for Retirement Research blog. Learn more.
California Rule Toughens Violence Prevention Protocols in Health Care Settings
A new California rule requires hospitals and other health entities to institute violence prevention protocols to protect employees from abuse, reports Kaiser Health News. Learn more.
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Read the 2016 Executive's Guide to Staffing Best Practices
Get this free whitepaper from OnShift and learn how today’s top performing communities are consistently meeting their staffing goals everyday. Discover how to improve staff utilization, manage open shifts and employ flexible staffing models to maximize resident and staff satisfaction while controlling labor costs. Download Now.
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Join Argentum in Becoming a Senior Living Innovator, Educator and Advocate
Membership in Argentum gives your company insight into and input on important issues facing the industry, and is a resource for national and state advocacy, professional development, training, certification, education, and research.
With 2017 just a few weeks away, please take a moment to review Argentum's member benefits in the 2017 Argentum Membership Guide and learn about how your company's support helps to advocate for excellence in senior living. Learn more.
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November is American Diabetes Month
According to the American Diabetes Association, about one-quarter of Americans over 60 years of age have diabetes and as individuals age, the risk for getting Type 2 diabetes increases. Learn more.
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Argentum 2017 Awards Program Nomination Deadline Extended to Nov. 15
Argentum is accepting nominations for the 2017 Hero Awards, Senior Living Community Leadership Award, and Best of the Best Awards. Nominate a hero in your community, a top leader in your company, and solutions to the biggest industry issues. Award recipients will be honored at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference, May 1-3, 2017 in Nashville, TN. Submit your nominations by November 15. Learn more.
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