“Astonished” doesn’t even begin to cover the feeling. “Disappointed” is also woefully inadequate. To describe a recent, very public, wardrobe humiliation that occurred in...
Bundled payments saved $120 million for Medicare, ‘here to stay’ despite delays
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Mar 23, 2017
Recent news of the delay of a bundled payment final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may be “misleading” regarding the viability of the program, according to data released...
Erickson Living renovates community
Mar 22, 2017
Erickson Living has started construction on Dogwood Commons, an assisted living and memory care building as part of a multi-phase plan to expand and renovate.
Hit the road with your staff
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 17, 2017
The most delightful story in politics this week leads us to some great tips for getting to know your co-workers better, and includes a reference to Willie Nelson. What could be better than that?
HCR ManorCare facility must pay damages in negligence case
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Mar 17, 2017
HCR ManorCare will have to pay punitive damages in a negligence and abuse case filed by a resident of its Hemet, CA facility, an appeals court ruled this week.
4 strategies for increasing ownership in your team
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Dennis McIntee
Mar 15, 2017
It’s possible to create your work dream team instead of settling for a drama team. Here are four quick mindsets you can incorporate today to get the drama out of your team and help them take a new...
SNF to be constructed
Mar 14, 2017
Columbine Health Systems will build a skilled nursing facility in Windsor, CO, along with The Westwood Independent Living.
The hidden threat lurking in your facility
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Mar 14, 2017
I don’t mean to make your lives more difficult by adding another issue onto that pile, but according to a recent survey from the National Safety Council, there’s a problem plaguing American...
Also in the News for Tuesday, March 14
Mar 14, 2017
Little agreement how to solve ‘storm’ of violence against healthcare workers … SNF visitor sentenced to 9 years in prison for raping resident … CDC: Flu season has likely peaked
A mixed year ahead for SNF providers
Mar 13, 2017
It was an eventful year in 2016, especially for the seniors housing and care sector. Aging baby boomers, diminished finances and divestiture of skilled nursing facilities were topics on the mind on many...