We are creatures who live in the moment, especially this time of year, when it feels like downtime is spent running from a holiday party to wrapping presents to readying the house for guests.
Cultural change: Why the old is stronger than the new
By
Martie Moore
Oct 18, 2019
Cultural change must be intentional, focused and deliberate.
Waste watching: When it comes to infection control measures in long-term care, medical waste disposal...
By
Meg LaPorte
Jun 08, 2018
The business of waste — specifically, the business of off-site management of hazardous and non-hazardous medical waste — is big.
10-year outcomes have improved for older heart attack patients
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
May 05, 2022
Over a 25-year period, mortality and repeat hospitalization have improved for Medicare beneficiaries who survived a heart attack, a new study finds.
Olympic hopeful meets former U.S. star at his NY nursing home
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 05, 2021
The Olympics were in full focus Tuesday at a New York nursing home — but in a way unlike any other in the country.
BREAKING: Nursing homes to receive 2.2% Medicare pay raise for 2021
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 31, 2020
Nursing homes will receive a Medicare pay boost for fiscal 2021, federal officials announced today.
National champion head coach sends encouraging video to Louisiana nursing home workers
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 25, 2020
Louisiana nursing home workers received their very own “Geaux Tigers” from LSU football head coach and reigning national champion Ed Orgeron in a video message Wednesday.
LifePlans to be acquired
Aug 22, 2017
LTCG, a company that specializes in business processing outsourcing for long-term care insurance, announced this week that it will buy LifePlans Inc., a risk management company for insurers. The acquisition...
PA Attorney General expands lawsuit against Golden Living
By
Sep 10, 2015
A lawsuit against nursing home operator Golden Living has been expanded to include 11 additional facilities, the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced this week.
MedPAC mulls plan to stop covering some ‘low value’ procedures
By
John Hall
Apr 07, 2015
Congress’ advisory panel for Medicare payment policy is considering a plan that would stop covering certain “low-value” procedures and tests because their return on investment isn’t...