http://www.healthcareledger.com healthcare http://healthcareledger.com/april2009/HCL%20April%202009%20New%20Nursing%20Home%20Rating%20System.pdf FAST FACTS • The U.S. government launched a new five-star quality rating system for nursing homes in December 2008. • 14% of Massachusetts nursing homes received a one-star rating and 16% earned a five-star rating. • 10% of Connecticut nursing homes received a one-star rating and 18% earned a five-star rating. • The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services offers a comprehensive nursing home checklist and other resources at www.medicare.gov/NHCompare. http://healthcareledger.com/april2009/Acute%20Care%20Hospitals%20Report%20Fewer%20Job%20Opportunities%20for%20Nurses.pdf FAST FACTS • Vacancy rates for nursing positions have decreased at area hospitals. • The economic recession is prompting more nurses to remain in their jobs, reducing the number of opportunities for new hires. • Job opportunities for nurses still exist, particularly in emergency departments, critical care and psychiatric units at hospitals, and at nursing homes, long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers. http://www.healthcareledger.com/Advertising.html Regions leading monthly source of healthcare news and information Over 45,000 readers each month (2.5 readers per issue) • Over 45,000 readers each month (2.5 readers per issue) • Our extensive presence and exclusive distribution network provide unrivaled access to a targetedhealthcare / business community • Regions leading monthly source of healthcare news and information • Largest healthcare recruitment section in the region. Email: info@healthcareledger.com http://healthcareledger.com/april2009/Five%20Words%20that%20Could%20Save%20Your%20Life.pdf http://healthcareledger.com/april2009/A%20Day%20in%20the%20Life%20of%20a%20Nursing%20Home%20Administrator.pdf http://www.healthcareledger.com/march2009/FDA%20March%202009.pdf http://healthcareledger.com/april2009/GrandRounds.pdf View health care related press releases from Western and Central Massachusetts, and Connecticut