Recently, two leaders at Brookdale Senior Living scaled Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. The purpose was to raise awareness of caregivers’ tireless work.
Just another superbug
By
Liza Berger
Aug 17, 2010
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about a new superbug. Apparently, it may not be as “super powerful” as some people may think.
Congress pulls through on Medicaid bill
By
Liza Berger
Aug 12, 2010
You have to give credit where it’s due. Congress deserves kudos this week for passing legislation that will extend much-needed Medicaid funding to states.
Birthday wishes for Medicare and Medicaid
By
Liza Berger
Aug 05, 2010
Amid your daily workload and the whir of summer, a couple birthdays may have slipped by you. I’m speaking of the 45th anniversaries of Medicare and Medicaid.
If Ivy Bean can master Twitter, so can we
By
Liza Berger
Aug 03, 2010
Did anyone else get a kick out of last week’s story about Ivy Bean, the Twitter user who died at the age of 104?
House repeals RUG-IV delay; ‘doc fix’ extended to Dec. 1
By
Liza Berger
Aug 01, 2010
Long-term care providers could be facing several regulatory changes.
Governors cite need for Medicaid funding
By
Liza Berger
Aug 01, 2010
The nation’s governors last month stepped up appeals to Congress to approve legislation that extends an increase in the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP).
Therapy rate change amounts to pay cut
By
Liza Berger
Aug 01, 2010
Long-term care operators last month criticized a federal proposal intended to reduce Medicare Part B therapy rates.
Where the sky is the limit: atmosphere and nature-inspired design at a New York long-term care dialysis...
By
Liza Berger
Aug 01, 2010
A new long-term care dialysis unit offers a calm, restorative atmosphere with a nature-oriented theme and enhanced lighting
CCRCs under the microscope
By
Liza Berger
Jul 29, 2010
A growing segment of the long-term care field, continuing care retirement communities, has piqued the interest of the federal government.