Facing the music: Providers learning new moves so they can stay in step with new dance partners
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
There’s no doubt today’s long-term care provider must be able to dance with managed care and accountable care organizations. But while many are proving they can tango with transitions or rumba...
Profile: Tom Coble
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 04, 2015
At the end of February 1993, Tom Coble was working on offshore natural gas delivery in the Gulf of Mexico. By March 1, he was sitting behind a desk at a nursing home.
I couldn’t live without … Vikus
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2015
Hiring staff, especially in clinical positions, has become much easier at Noland Health Services since it moved to using Vikus a year ago, recruiter Chris Ferguson says.
Latest dehydration tool is a pressurized fluid reservoir
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
Despite dozens of studies on dehydration in the elderly, little research offers conclusive advice on how to solve the problem. A new device hopes to help by using a system that sprays high volumes of fluid...
Tech contest is open for entries
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
The 2015 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards program has returned, giving long-term care facilities a place to shine.
5 pieces of Facebook guidance for the uncool
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 08, 2015
As some of you know, none of the cool kids are using Facebook anymore. However, given its growth among those above age 65 (your residents) and its continued use among 30-somethings and up (your employees),...
FDA approves first biosimilar treatment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 06, 2015
The Food and Drug Administration approved its first biosimilar product in March, opening the door for more costly drug alternatives.
Nursing home groups support ‘doc fix’ bill
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 24, 2015
Leaders of the nation’s two largest long-term care associations spoke favorably Monday about a bill that would improve Medicare physician pay rates while moderately restricting LTC pay. In fact,...
Upcoming ACO model to have positive post-acute impact, CMS official says
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 11, 2015
Long-term care providers now have another accountable care model to consider, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services officials announced Tuesday.
The love story of Boris, Pumba and nursing home residents
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 12, 2015
It’s hard to follow the love story around Rusty the dog, which we ran last Valentine’s Day for our faithful readers. But I thought it was worth trying with the story of Boris and Pumba.