Predictably, thieves worldwide are attempting to exploit the coronavirus pandemic to hack into healthcare databases — to the point that Forbes reported a wave of 2,500 malware attacks in less than a...
Amid COVID-19, digital tools can harness the power of community and prevent senior isolation
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Amy Jeffs
Apr 02, 2020
When there is so much going on day-to-day in skilled nursing facilities, it’s easy for operators to get swept up in their specific community’s needs and forget there’s a whole community outside of...
Communicating with patients and families during COVID-19: Five messages to consider
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Virginia Feldman, M.D.
Mar 31, 2020
It has now been more than two weeks since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new measures to protect nursing home residents from COVID-19. Already, providers, patients and family...
Four key considerations when acquiring a skilled nursing home in a new state
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Andrea Kantor
Mar 26, 2020
As an operator of skilled nursing facilities, you might be thinking about an acquisition this year. In 2019, healthcare M&A activity was brisk, spurred by low interest rates, the robust U.S. economy, and...
COVID-19 and cybersecurity: Protecting yourself from scams and phishing attacks
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Daniel William
Mar 24, 2020
As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to sweep across the globe and push government health services to the brink, criminals have taken advantage of the widespread chaos. With a...
Long-term care and coronavirus compliance considerations
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Dana Petrillo
Mar 19, 2020
A new respiratory disease — 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) — is spreading globally, and there have been instances of COVID-19 community spread in the United States. Symptoms of COVID-19 may vary....
Harnessing the power of virtual reality to reduce social isolation amid a global pandemic
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Chris Brickler
Mar 17, 2020
As COVID-19, or coronavirus, continues to spread across our country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised “social distancing” and that those who are deemed higher-risk persons...
How today’s IT infrastructure is paving the way for new digital engagement in healthcare facilities
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Tom Mottlau
Mar 13, 2020
As the population ages and more people enter long-term care and senior living facilities, technology stands ready to improve lives while streamlining operations. Tech innovation and senior care may seem...
Value-based reimbursement: Implications on capital expenditures and enterprise value
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Scott Waxler
Mar 10, 2020
The following is the second of three articles in a series: In last month’s blog we presented a bold statement: “The healthcare industry is faced with critical investment decisions that may very well...
Coronavirus: Is your senior care community prepared for a widespread outbreak?
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David Wilkins
Mar 05, 2020
Our nation’s response to coronavirus is as fast-moving as the virus itself. In a short few months, the virus has evolved from an emergent, localized threat to a global healthcare crisis, causing...