Love was in the air this Valentine’s Day, and in the days before and after. Let me tell you the ways.
Liar liar, pants on fire
By
John O'Connor
Feb 14, 2020
Medicaid and long-term care have been in a troubled relationship from the beginning. What’s truly amazing is that the marriage has lasted this long.
Shingles vaccine cuts stroke risk in older adults, researchers find
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 12, 2020
The zoster vaccine live appears to do double duty, preventing stroke along with shingles, according to a new study.
Online followup praised for reducing lingering depression and anxiety, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Feb 10, 2020
Online depression care augments conventional therapy and helps prevent recurring symptoms, say psychologist-researchers.
Admit it: It’s time to give credit where credit is due
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2020
Throughout history, the cards have been stacked against various figures. So don’t get to feeling too singular when you sense the long-term care blues coming over you.
Change, it doesn’t have to be hard
By
Renee Kinder
Jan 30, 2020
We have all heard “change is hard.” But I am here to tell you that with some purposeful planning, it doesn’t have to be.
Managed care, PDPM challenge providers to choose the right option for therapy management
By
Jill Krueger
Jan 30, 2020
Managed care penetration of the Medicare population is as high 90% and more in many areas of the country, and its growth is certain to accelerate and expand. Post-acute care (PAC) also now has entered...
Expert says PDPM pay rates continue to creep up but warns about over exuberance
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 30, 2020
Daily pay rates in November under the Patient Driven Payment Model were an estimated 5.27% above federal regulators’ forecast, according to a report released Wednesday by the Zimmet Healthcare Services...
Technology boosts rehab participation, outcomes among residents with dementia
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 29, 2020
Post-acute therapy using an interactive touchscreen system engaged residents with dementia and improved outcomes in a new study.
More than two-thirds of skilled nursing providers “sometimes” or “often” staff shifts without enough workers, according to a new survey by recruitment and hiring management firm OnShift. The first...