In 2007, Project Looking Glass provided some groundbreaking insight into the mature market. Now, in 2012, researchers are back to look at changes in retirement living related to economic issues, demographic...
Building for life: The future of better building performance
By
Randy Newton and Matt Gates
May 08, 2013
Nursing homes and long-term care facilities are a target-rich environment for energy efficiency improvements, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), which notes that residential facilities...
Maybe you don’t want to be in that preferred network …
By
Steven Littlehale
Jan 23, 2017
When it comes to contemplating joining caregiving networks, maybe you have more in common with the hospital than you think. Poor-performing hospitals tend to coexist in the same market as poor-performing...
New models predict SNF hospital readmission rates
By
Steven Littlehale
Jan 21, 2015
If a skilled nursing facility were an overall Five Star performer, you would think that it would provide the best care and have the fewest rehospitalizations, right?
Providers must see clearly before they CHOW down
By
Richard Cheng
Sep 29, 2014
When a skilled nursing facility changes ownership, the change is known in healthcare vernacular as a change of ownership or “CHOW.” Because this could wind up endangering a Medicare provider...
Rising tide of medical cannabis
Mar 09, 2016
While there is some concern about potential abuse of medical cannabis, it is overshadowed by its potential benefits.
Be proactive with new CMS regulations
Sep 04, 2015
If you wait to only react to the process, you will have to bite off more than you can chew when the deadlines come.
Avoiding healthcare claims
By
Cheryl L. Coon
Aug 07, 2015
It never hurts to refresh your memory on the hot button areas and understand current enforcement trends.
Slashing Medicare to pay for healthcare reform an ugly shell game
By
Dr. Stuart M. Shapiro
Jul 27, 2009
Healthcare reform is a worthy goal, but it should not come at the expense of much-needed funding for nursing homes.
Carnac the Magnificent psychically divines your most despised quality Measure
By
Steven Littlehale
Oct 16, 2020
Busy yourselves with the excellent suggestions provided by other top-performing SNFs around the country.