Thursday, December 31, 2009

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Action-packed 2010 awaits nursing homes - McKnight's Long Term ...
Ah, the New Year. As much as many of us try to downplay it, is carries an undeniable host of expectations. While I can't pretend I know how to read tea leaves, my prediction is that the coming year for nursing homes will not be a dull ...

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Biotech's Health Care Bonanza
Wealth Daily Editor Steve Christ explains why the new health care reform bill makes biotech one of the top sectors of the next decade.

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

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nursing Blog - Online nursing Degree �?? Take your Career to New ...
Online nursing schools are less expensive than regular nursing schools. Online nursing degree programs are designed in such a way that the clinical part of the course can be completed at a nearby medical facility as per your convenience ...

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Democratic Senators Attack Health Care Compromise on Medicare ...
A Democratic compromise over health- care legislation came under attack yesterday from within the party as 10 senators voiced concern the plan would make it harder for the elderly to get medical care. The Democratic senators were ...

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Saturday, December 12, 2009

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Firedoglake � Health Care Wisdom, from the Mouth of a Child
For most folks who read FDL, the free health care clinic at the Kansas City convention center is a national event highlighting the problems with the health care system. For me, it's about my neighbors. ...

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Medical Malpractice nursing Home Abuse Neglect: nursing home heads ...
Illinois nursing home administrators are rarely disciplined when things go wrong -- including violent assaults on elderly patients -- even though the state Health Department, which investigates nursing home care, refers dozens of cases ...

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Suburban Guerrilla � Blog Archive � Health Care
Health Care. Dec 11th, 2009 at 11:17 pm by Susie. Back to the dermatologist today for two more biopsies, this time on my nose. %26ldquo;I want you to come back once a week so we can get all this done before your insurance runs out,%26rdquo; the doctor ...

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Does Your Parent Need nursing Home Care? - Better Health
Better Health is a network of healthcare professional blogs, offering commentary on news, research, health policy, healthcare reform, true stories, disease management and expert interviews.

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Friday, December 11, 2009

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FDL Action � So Much For Health Care Consumer Protection: Reid ...
For all those apologists who say we should absolutely pass a health care bill, even without a public option, because it still %26ldquo;has so many great consumer protections,%26rdquo; I have a rude awakening for you. The AP is reporting that Harry Reid ...

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Few nursing home admins disciplined :: The SouthtownStar :: Business
Illinois nursing home administrators are rarely disciplined when things go wrong %26mdash; including violent assaults on elderly patients %26mdash; even though the state Health Department, which investigates nursing home care, refers dozens of cases a ...

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Does Your Parent Need nursing Home Care? - Better Health
Better Health is a network of healthcare professional blogs, offering commentary on news, research, health policy, healthcare reform, true stories, disease management and expert interviews.

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S.E.C. Said to Eye Insider Trading in healthcare Deals - DealBook ...
A new US securities regulatory investigation into potential insider trading began in mid-November with the issuance of subpoenas to a number of hedge funds that may have gotten an advance word on corporate takeovers, according to press ...

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

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Woman takes 'passport' out of nursing home | Toledo Newspaper
It's not even Christmas, and Patricia Oren has already received several %26ldquo;blessings.%26rdquo; The Gibsonburg resident was able to cut an expected yearlong stay at.

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Bachmann: Fight health care reform 'every day when you take your ...
Democrats are purposely pushing health care legislation at holiday time, Bachmann charged during a nationwide conference call Thursday. %26ldquo;It's intentional that they're doing this at Christmas time and Hannukah.%26rdquo; ...

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Bachmann: Fight health care reform 'every day when you take your ...
Democrats are purposely pushing health care legislation at holiday time, Bachmann charged during a nationwide conference call Thursday. %26ldquo;It's intentional that they're doing this at Christmas time and Hannukah.%26rdquo; ...

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Patients could be offered one to one nursing care for complex ...
Patients with complex long term conditions could be offered one to one nursing care under plans outline by Andy Burnham today.

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Microsoft Acquires healthcare Software Company Sentillion (MSFT)
Combining Sentillion's products with Microsoft Amalga Unified Intelligence System (UIS) will make it easier for healthcare professionals to deliver better patient care by streamlining access to multiple IT applications and patient data. ...

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

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Admissions Nurse for Hospice - Travel nursing Jobs
FL-Melbourne, VITAS Hospice of Brevard County is seeking a compassionate and caring RN for part time Admissions throughout Brevard County. The.

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The ChamberPost: Talking Health Care
...Josten called on Congress to scrap the whole process and "start over" with a new bill, claiming that the months of debate have created a bill that rejects President Obama's original vision for health care reform.

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Ohio Board of nursing | Carer's Blog - Health Care
The Ohio Board of nursing is a federal agency lawfully established by the Ohio state supervising in the legally recognized practice of the nursing profession in.

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Health care stocks rise after Dems drop public option | Raw Story
WASHINGTON %26ndash; After days of secret talks, Senate Democrats tentatively agreed Tuesday night to drop a government-run insurance option from sweeping health care legislation, several officials said, a concession to party moderates whose ...

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

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Wendy K. Burgess Dead: Chicago nursing Professor And Textbook ...
A longtime member of the Chicago-area nursing community, Wendy K. Burgess had a doctorate in nursing, taught at several universities and was a sought-after speaker nationwide for her expertise on the history of nursing.

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Limbaugh sez health care is only for people who have tons of cash ...
Check out how William Shatner questions the head of the GOP about what he thinks about you and health care. Shatner: If you have money, you're going to get health care. If you don't have money, it's more difficult.

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Big Government � Blog Archive � Was Democrats' Health Care ...
On August 31, I headed to the health care town hall meeting of my congressional representative, Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). I suspected that she planned to stack the meeting with paid organizers, after she vowed on Real Time with Bill Maher ...

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Big Government � Blog Archive � Was Democrats' Health Care ...
On August 31, I headed to the health care town hall meeting of my congressional representative, Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). I suspected that she planned to stack the meeting with paid organizers, after she vowed on Real Time with Bill Maher ...

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Monday, December 7, 2009

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Target calls cops on nursing mother - Democratic Underground
I came across a lady of about forty, sitting on a bench nursing (one on each breast) a pair of twin boys of about three or older. They seemed to be enjoying it. What made me to a double-take was the fact that she was nursing both at the ...

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Big Government � Blog Archive � Was Democrats' Health Care ...
On August 31, I headed to the health care town hall meeting of my congressional representative, Jan Schakowsky (D-IL). I suspected that she planned to stack the meeting with paid organizers, after she vowed on Real Time with Bill Maher ...

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nursing Degree Program - Earn your Nurse Degree Online | Carer's ...
Nurses are an important part of the healthcare landscape. The health market always needs more nurses to join the force. nursing field has been projected to be.

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Health care reform could include a tummy-tuck tax -- DailyFinance
Health care should not include cosmetic surgery unless it is a matter of life and death or a horrible transfiguration resulting from an accident or crime. There is too much excess pork being added to this bill. ...

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nursing Degree Program - Earn your Nurse Degree Online | Carer's ...
Nurses are an important part of the healthcare landscape. The health market always needs more nurses to join the force. nursing field has been projected to be.

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Sunday, December 6, 2009

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Big Government � Blog Archive � Health Care's Coming Heart Attack ...
If you would like a pre-Obama Care window into the possible future of American Health Care%26ndash;if Democrats in Congress are successful in passing their sweeping health care legislation, you need look no further than government imposed ...

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Illinois nursing Home Abuse Blog: Be Careful When Choosing a ...
Choosing a nursing home should be a carefully thought out process, yet it is usually done in a rush after a loved one is about to be discharged from a hospital. However, medical reporter Lee Bowman has some advice on how to choose a ...

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State of Kentucky nursing Homes - Tennessee Injury Lawyer Blog
A year-long study concluded last August by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) listed Richmond Health and Rehabilitation Complex %26mdash; a.k.a. Madison Manor %26mdash; among the worst nursing homes in the nation. ...

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Canada's health care lessons for U.S.: more equity, efficiency ...
Why is it that Canadians spend about half what Americans do on health care but live nearly three years longer? That fewer of their babies die during their first year of life? That they score higher on quality-of-life measures, ...

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Saturday, December 5, 2009

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State of Kentucky nursing Homes - Tennessee Injury Lawyer Blog
A year-long study concluded last August by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) listed Richmond Health and Rehabilitation Complex %26mdash; a.k.a. Madison Manor %26mdash; among the worst nursing homes in the nation. ...

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State of Kentucky nursing Homes - Tennessee Injury Lawyer Blog
A year-long study concluded last August by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) listed Richmond Health and Rehabilitation Complex %26mdash; a.k.a. Madison Manor %26mdash; among the worst nursing homes in the nation. ...

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Canada's health care lessons for U.S.: more equity, efficiency ...
Why is it that Canadians spend about half what Americans do on health care but live nearly three years longer? That fewer of their babies die during their first year of life? That they score higher on quality-of-life measures, ...

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GOP: healthcare reform allows government to 'mandate new standards ...
California GOP candidate Carly Fiorina brought up the mammogram controversy in her party's radio address Saturday. proposed healthcare bill, one Republican Senate hopeful said Saturday.

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Friday, December 4, 2009

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nursing Blog - Is a nursing Degree Right for Me?
There is a critical shortage of nurses in America that opens up many career opportunities for those who are interested to join the nursing field. If you are one of them who think of starting your career in nursing field after your ...

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Firedoglake � Health Care Is Like A House In Much The Same Way ...
I can accept the real estate analogy up to a point %26ndash; after all, both houses and health care provide some measure of protection from man-made and natural harm. But beyond that, it's of a piece with Dubya's out-of-touch claim that the ...

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Best Jobs In East Africa: nursing Tutors/Teachers(Female only)
Responsible to design the course curriculum for starting Certificate %26 Diploma course in nursing and start to deliver as a nursing Tutor for all Subjects ( in B.Sc /GNM / nursing Syllabus ) . To conduct practical and theoretical aspects ...

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Best Jobs In East Africa: nursing Tutors/Teachers(Female only)
Responsible to design the course curriculum for starting Certificate %26 Diploma course in nursing and start to deliver as a nursing Tutor for all Subjects ( in B.Sc /GNM / nursing Syllabus ) . To conduct practical and theoretical aspects ...

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Thursday, December 3, 2009

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Shakesville: Women's healthcare Update
The Senate has passed the healthcare bill amendment proposed by Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) which "would require insurance companies to offer free mammograms and other preventive services to women." ...

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Waukegan nursing home resident missing - Chicago Breaking News
Waukegan police are asking for the public's help in finding a nursing home resident who has been missing for a week. Daniel J. Wedrall, 47, has been missing since Nov. 25 when he was given a 10-day pass to leave the Glen Lakes Terrace ...

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New nursing home concern: unregistered sex offenders - Chicago ...
In the last year we found out that area senior citizens are living in nursing homes that are understaffed and occupied by sex offenders. A new report shows that there are many unregistered sex offenders living at these homes as well, ...

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The American Spectator : Where's the Urgency on Health Care Reform?
President Obama has insisted throughout the year that waiting even one more year to pass a comprehensive reform of the American health care system would be devastating for American families. The need for change is urgent because, ...

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New nursing home concern: unregistered sex offenders - Chicago ...
In the last year we found out that area senior citizens are living in nursing homes that are understaffed and occupied by sex offenders. A new report shows that there are many unregistered sex offenders living at these homes as well, ...

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Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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GOP Senator Pens Obstruction Manual For Health Care
Sen. Judd Gregg, (R-NH) has penned the equivalent of an obstruction manual -- a how-to for holding up health care reform -- and has distributed the document to his Republican colleagues.

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CapitalSource sells 37 nursing homes, exits skilled nursing ...
CapitalSource Inc., a commercial lending company with an extensive healthcare portfolio, has sold the last of its nursing home interests. This marks the company's exit from the skilled nursing ownership business, the company said ...

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Peter Dreier: Waffling Democrats' healthcare Hypocrisy
In the battle over healthcare reform, Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, the former Democrat turned independent, and Democratic Senators Max Baucus, Ben Nelson, Mary Landrieu, Blanche Lincoln and Kent Conrad have at least two things ...

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nursing Home Falls Covered in Series on nursing Home Abuse ...
Readers of the nursing home abuse blogs at our Tennessee Injury Law Blog may be interested in an ongoing series by the Star Tribune entitled %26ldquo;Deadly Falls%26rdquo;. The Minnesota newspaper article details the dangers of these forms of nursing ...

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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Senate healthcare debate Day 2: partisan warfare by amendment ...
The US Senate began voting Tuesday on amendments and counter-amendments to the healthcare reform bill, as senators battle to shape the final product.

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Senate healthcare debate Day 2: partisan warfare by amendment ...
The US Senate began voting Tuesday on amendments and counter-amendments to the healthcare reform bill, as senators battle to shape the final product.

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The American Spectator : AmSpecBlog : CBO: Senate Health Care Bill ...
In another blow to Democrats' health care claims, the Congressional Budget Office released an analysis on Monday projecting that the Senate health care bill would raise premiums by more than $2000 on family policies compared to what the ...

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Dangerous neighborhoods: nursing homes admit mentally ill felons ...
Illinois is unique among states in relying on nursing homes to house younger adults with mental illness, including several thousand felons. A recent Tribune investigation documented reports that violent psychiatric patients who were not ...

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Dangerous neighborhoods: nursing homes admit mentally ill felons ...
Illinois is unique among states in relying on nursing homes to house younger adults with mental illness, including several thousand felons. A recent Tribune investigation documented reports that violent psychiatric patients who were not ...

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