CBO: Federal deficit decreasing, but expected to rise with baby boomer retirement
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 28, 2015
Medicare reimbursements grew modestly in 2014, according to a government report that focused on the decrease in the federal deficit.
Court: Residents’ ‘immediate jeopardy’ outweighs bankruptcy considerations, so provider...
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 28, 2015
Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration can continue to try to revoke a nursing home’s operating license, despite the facility declaring bankruptcy, a federal bankruptcy court has ruled.
Indiana weighs tighter ethics law after nursing home construction controversy
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 28, 2015
The House Ethics Committee in Indiana has voted for a revised ethics code in the wake of allegations that a former state House Speaker lobbied lawmakers to kill a ban on nursing home construction that...
In praise of paradoxes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 14, 2015
I have conflicting feelings about my long-term love for Miss America. There’s love and then there’s, well, not love. But not for the reasons you might imagine.
Taking a look at where we look for LTC talent
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 08, 2015
It would appear that long-term care executives are shooting themselves in the foot when it comes to hiring.
Profile: Offering a voice of reason
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
While he was growing up in Washington, D.C., there was a running joke in Clifton Porter’s family. His mother would go on a “work trip,” and his family would say that “six months...
Design Decisions: A hospitality twist
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Life Care Center of Ooltewah finds success in two centers near Chattanooga that feature elegant exteriors and comfortable amenities
Hallmark partners with LTC collaborative
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
The Advancing Excellence in Long-Term Care Collaborative has partnered with Hallmark Business Connections for an employee recognition program called “You Make a Difference.”
Omnicare and McKesson to extend drug distribution deal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Omnicare Inc. and McKesson Corporation have decided to extend their agreement through 2019, which will include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals.
Brain training systems have mixed results, analysis finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Computer-based “brain training” systems can help memory and thinking skills among seniors, but do not have an impact on problem solving or impulse control, according to a new study.