You have to hand it to the folks at the National Council on Aging, and their affiliated partners. They really know how to tastefully make light of a harrowing situation.
You’ve got mail — and some work to do
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Sep 16, 2015
“We don’t do email.” At first I wasn’t sure if I heard the person on the other end of the phone correctly. Here was a long-term care provider in this, the year 2015, who didn’t...
Long-term care providers selling health insurance? Don’t laugh
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John O'Connor
Sep 14, 2015
Signature HealthCARE is known as a high-end provider of skilled care services. Starting next month, it will also begin selling health insurance. As unusual as that might seem, it may not be long before...
Diving into disparities
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 11, 2015
There is little that makes McKnight’s readers as defensive as publishing a story about racial disparities in long-term care. The comments often complain that access to care is complicated and shouldn’t...
Getting good at goodbyes
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James M. Berklan
Sep 10, 2015
It’s fairly likely that one or more of your employees will be leaving soon. That’s why you need to read this. It will make your organization healthier, and in ways you might have never imagined.
Technology troubles hitting close
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Sep 07, 2015
We like to assume that healthcare workers are a trustworthy bunch, especially when they’re entrusted with caring for people’s’ loved ones. But manipulation of data, from patients’...
‘Forest fires’: What’s your plan?
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 04, 2015
Long-term care tends to ignore home- or community-based service technology and data mining, but the era of bundled payments, partnerships and accountable care mean it’s time to pay attention. Of...
No argument: This Butler did it (and more)
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James M. Berklan
Sep 02, 2015
Professionals are often told it’s in their best interest to network. Friend of long-term care Kerrick Butler has brought new meaning to the concept.
Grab your Sharpie — LTC’s yearbook is here
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Sep 01, 2015
A new report is out and it is a veritable time capsule of trends driving long-term care. Now in its 30th year, CliftonLarsonAllen’s Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Comparison Report came about when...
Nursing homes and loopholes, a love story
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John O'Connor
Aug 31, 2015
You can bet that nursing home-hired actuaries, lawyers, consultants and other assorted bean counters are going over new rules with a fine-tooth comb. They are looking for the next generation of potential...