Senators express ‘profound concern’ over VA nursing home care
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 20, 2018
Two U.S. Senators are demanding information following another scathing report that alleges substandard care at a veterans’ nursing home.
Health IT companies work together to simplify revenue cycle management
Feb 27, 2018
Two health information technology companies are working in concert, hoping to help providers simplify revenue cycle management and billing.
Post-acute giants Genesis and Kindred announce partnership to tackle outcomes, care transitions
By
Feb 02, 2017
Two of the country’s largest post-acute care providers are joining forces in a unique effort to improve quality and care transitions.
As the legal expert … about union organizing
By
John Durso
Feb 01, 2015
I have heard that an employee is starting to organize unionization efforts on her Facebook page. What can I do?
App helps urinary incontinence sufferers
Jan 02, 2013
iDry is a new app that helps people overcome urinary incontinence. The app also offers information to physicians to enhance treatment.
Technology, autonomy important to CCRC residents: report
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 26, 2012
The incoming continuing care retirement community resident is healthier, more technologically savvy and increasingly informed, a new report suggests.
Bridging the gaps
By
John Andrews
Apr 02, 2012
Information technology initiatives bolster long-term care providers’ ability to trace and evaluate the quality of care they deliver to their residents.
IOM insists that feds more carefully oversee IT vendors
By
John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2012
The Department of Health and Human Services should impose more oversight of healthcare information technology vendors, a new report recommends.
Build a ‘dream team’: A dedicated staff is key to a strong rehabilitation program
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2010
Developing a motivated team of therapists, and giving them the proper tools to perform their duties, is critical for maximizing patient and facility potential
Baucus bill scores win with providers
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2009
Long-term care providers praised a pivotal healthcare reform bill that was introduced last month by the Senate Finance Committee.