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March 27, 2007
 CMS-1500 Implementation Deadline is Extended
CMS has decided to extend the acceptance period of the CMS-1500 version beyond the original April 1st deadline.
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September 8, 2006
 Risk Management Challenges as Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Numbers Rise
With more dementia and memory-impaired residents to take care of, providers have to do more to safeguard their employees and residents from legal exposure.
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August 14, 2006
 Finding may Lead to Skin Test for Alzheimer’s
The discovery of enzymes that react abnormally in the skin of patients with Alzheimer’s disease could lead to a quick, painless test for the disease, U.S. researchers said on Monday.
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June 12, 2006
 Joint Commission Announces 2007 National Patient
Safety Goals for Assisted Living Facilities
The Joint Commission announced the 2007 National Patient Safety Goals and Related Requirements that will apply specifically to accredited assisted living facilities.
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June 1, 2006
 Home for Seniors Trades Privacy for Security
An Oregon Assisted Living finds ways to use technology to provide greater security and a higher quality of life for their residents.
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March 1, 2006
 New Edition of Assisted Living State-by-State Regulations
Published in March 2006, this 171-page report offers a state-by-state summary of assisted living regulations in 20 categories, provides contact information for the state agency that oversees assisted living activities and includes that agency’s
web site address.
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