Mark Parkinson, President, CEO American Health Care Association
Profile: Stephen L. Esdale – Perfect pitchman for LTC
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2009
Stephen L. Esdale, Chairman ACHCA
Keeping an eye on Medicare
By
Liza Berger
Jun 18, 2009
As the healthcare reform discussion continues to swirl in Washington, it’s easy to forget there are other healthcare issues to talk about. One of those affecting long-term care community is a proposed...
Wound care feature — Topical issues
By
Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2007
Proper skin care often comes down to good old-fashioned common sense. To avoid pressure ulcers, stick to the basics.
Could smaller be better when it comes to weathering pandemic? Some long-term care companies say yes
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2020
Sometimes there is an advantage to being a smaller operator. In the case of Cascadia Healthcare, which has 22 largely skilled nursing communities in five Western states, its size has allowed it to act...
Analysis: The fate of the COVID-19 blanket waiver
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
When this pandemic ends, does that mean the relaxation of so many rules will, too?
Looks do matter
By
Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.
Berwick’s remarks offer insight into his healthcare worldview
By
Liza Berger
Nov 19, 2010
Dr. Donald Berwick of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may not have said enough to satisfy some members of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, but he arguably presented some pretty defined...
PACE makes strides in Milwaukee
By
Liza Berger
May 21, 2010
I have heard a lot about the PACE program, but it was not until I actually saw a site a couple weeks ago that I fully understood what this long-term care community program is all about.
Transportation feature — Going places
By
Liza Berger
Oct 16, 2006
Transportation often is an overlooked area of operations. But investing in the right vehicles makes good business sense.