This includes those who must receive the constant care available only innursinghomes along with those who are able to stay in their own homes but rely on in-residence treatment paid for by the Medicaid program.
Innovative BioDefense says a study is under way testing Zylast's effect on elementary-school absenteeism, and additional research is planned on illnesses on cruise ships and innursinghomes.
The Office of Inspector General's report was based on medical records from 190 patient visits to nursinghomesin 42 states that lasted at least three weeks, which investigators said gave them a statistically valid sample of Medicare beneficiaries' experiences in skilled nursing facilities.