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Prostheses for geriatrics impacted by new proposed rules
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Dec 02, 2015
The LCD has stated requirements for three types of prostheses, all transitioned and paid within 90 days and only when a set of unattainable goals are met.
Not going to say that any more
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Dec 01, 2015
With Thanksgiving just past, I realize how thankful I am that certain people and situations have helped me adjust my attitude at various times. I’m talking differently, and I definitely have changed...
PACE Innovation Act creates opportunities
By
Edo Banach and Jade Gong
Nov 30, 2015
Assuming the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services moves swiftly to use this broad authority to create PACE pilots, a new world of possibilities is opening for existing PACE providers and other entities...
Lying can be an act of compassion
By
Judah Gutwein
Nov 27, 2015
Today we know that lying is sometimes the quintessential kindness a caregiver can offer any patient who suffers from dementia and, in particular, someone with Alzheimer’s.
Be thankful … for QAPI details?!
By
Steven Littlehale
Nov 25, 2015
t’s the time of year when we reflect and give thanks. With all the rapid changes in post-acute care, providers can be thankful for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement regulations detailed...
Alcohol and medicine abuse among seniors
By
David Rotenberg
Nov 24, 2015
Some clients entering long-term facilities may already abuse alcohol or other drugs.
Kind words from residents
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Nov 23, 2015
To get us in the spirit of gratitude for Thanksgiving, I’ve included a sample of grateful comments made by residents to their psychologists. The nice things they say can really make things better.
The controversy over ‘Thanks’: Part I
By
Paul White
Paul White, Ph.D.
Nov 20, 2015
There is a tension between those who resent being told they should communicate appreciation for employees “doing their job” and those who believe that supervisors need to grow in their willingness...
Five-Star profanity
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 19, 2015
“Well, gosh. Just my luck.” I don’t know for certain that’s how the Pennsylvania nursing home housekeeper responded after being fired for using bad language at work. But regardless,...
Early experiences with Cal MediConnect
By
Bruce Chernof, M.D.
Nov 18, 2015
The traditional system of separate Medicare and Medicaid programs is the least person-centered, most fragmented, and least efficient option.