A growing number of hospitals have found a novel way to reduce readmission rates: insist that patients are sicker than they really are.
Demand for workers will continue to climb
By
John O'Connor
Jun 08, 2018
The demand for skilled care workers will grow by 13% through 2026, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor projections. Overall, job growth in the healthcare sector is predicted to triple the pace...
For many residents, the shoe doesn’t fit
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
Many people with diabetes wear shoes that may contribute to pressure ulcer formation, according to Dutch investigators. Their simple solution: better-designed footwear that actually offloads pressure.
New business models needed, panel claims
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2011
Marketplace and policy changes will exert unprecedented pressure on operators to diversify and expand their business models, according to panelists at a skilled care program in Los Angeles.
NAWC to launch bimonthly e-publication
By
John O'Connor
Jun 06, 2012
The National Alliance of Wound Care has announced the launch of a new publication, the Wound Care Advisor.
Anti-institution bias apparent at hearing
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2009
A recent Senate hearing called on lawmakers revamping the nation’s healthcare system to remember long-term care.
CMS targets falls, pressure ulcers, other skilled care challenges
By
John O'Connor
Nov 28, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is pursuing better outcomes in a list of 97 reporting requirement adjustments that could help improve Medicare’s quality and value-based purchasing programs.
Medicaid fraud audits poor investment: GAO
By
John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2012
Lawmakers blasted a Medicaid anti-fraud program that has cost taxpayers more than five times as much as it recovered.
GE’s healthcare financing up 20%
By
John O'Connor
Jan 21, 2015
GE Capital’s Healthcare Financial Services (HFS) business provided more than $10.5 billion in financing to customers across more than 240 transactions in 2014, an increase of 20% from the prior year.
GOP leaders promise bills will be approved
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Republicans were able to retake control of the Senate, while adding to their margin in the U.S. House. Now comes the hard part: actually governing.