The difference between addiction and dependence with opioids
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 06, 2016
While I love long-term care and the people who work in it, I don’t think anyone would assert that it’s cool.
New SaaS management system launched
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
A new platform seeks to link home care providers with senior living partners.
Braden pressure ulcer tool added to wound care system
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
WoundRounds now allows wound care clinicians to use a built-in tool for scheduling Braden Risk Assessments as part of efforts to prevent pressure ulcers.
Profile: Ruta Kadonoff
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
Studying Lithuanian was a large part of Ruta Kadonoff’s Saturday mornings while growing up in Connecticut. One of three girls born to native Lithuanians, her parents left the country during World...
Operators need to make case on managed care, CEO says
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
Providers should be prepared for states with managed care programs to hit their Medicare Part A mix, a long-term care expert warned in April.
Dementia spur: lost body heat
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
A drop in body temperature may aggravate Alzheimer’s symptoms, according to a new study.
FDA warning about opioids
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
Labels for certain opioid pain medications will soon be required to carry a warning about the drugs’ risks of misuse and death, the Food and Drug Administration said in March.
Providers get new pay model for readmits
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 04, 2016
Skilled nursing facilities moving into a new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services model will need to reduce avoidable hospitalizations through intensive staff training and new treatments.
The need for semi-skilled workers in LTC
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 29, 2016
What do the meat and poultry industry and long-term care have in common, other than often dealing with turkeys? It turns out both have challenges in hiring semi-skilled workers, which is addressed in a...
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital acquired
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 26, 2016
Post Acute Medical LLC said it will buy HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Beaumont, TX, from HealthSouth.