Gregory bought a LTC policy in 2002 for himself and his wife from a now-defunct insurance company, then bought another one from John Hancock in 2007, after his former insurer exited the business.
The evolution of country kitchens in senior housing
By
Michael Chotiner
Jun 12, 2015
The American Institute of Architects’ Design has refined the household model of long-term care facilities to a more home-like setting.
Key strategies for proper hazardous drug disposal
By
Jennifer Maniscalco
May 18, 2015
Although long-term care organizations successfully distribute drugs to patients every day, their processes for getting rid of the waste associated with those medications may sometimes fall short, exposing...
Managing managed care
Apr 27, 2015
The common loopholes offered by the Fee for Service model made it harder for governments to maintain balanced budgeting.
User adoption: 4 steps to CRM success
By
Anthony Miranda
Apr 13, 2015
Let’s face the reality head-on: a key element to the successful implementation of a CRM is getting your sales team to embrace it.
The future of our professions
By
Frank L. Grosso, RPh
Mar 18, 2015
ASCP’s upcoming forum is designed for all post-acute care stakeholders involved in care transitions: consultant pharmacists; health care executives; and managers from long-term care facilities, pharmacy...
Gratitude and good cheer are good business
By
Kathy Laurenhue
Mar 13, 2015
Humor is not just about laughter. Humor is about being in “good humor” – about cheerfulness, enjoyment, pleasure, playfulness, and creativity. In that broad context, you can alter the...
Mobile health critical in care
By
David Wortman
Mar 06, 2015
Based on implementation science and cutting-edge research at Indiana University’s Center for Aging Research, the ABC program is an evidence-based program that provides patients with guideline-level...
Embracing ePrescribing
By
Louis Hyman
Jan 26, 2015
Although only one state will require ePrescribing in the coming year, others contemplating a similar change will be watching the transition closely and possibly follow suit.
Aligning patient expectations to improve transition outcomes
By
Neil Gulsvig
Nov 26, 2014
It is critical for short-stay providers to take a close look at what can be done to ensure successful management of patient transitions, from admission to discharge and beyond. To minimize post-transition...