NIC co-founder Tony Mullen, heart attack victim, mourned by former colleagues … Nursing home staff, families complain about major problems with Georgia’s online and phone complaint services...
Robotic treatment for patients with spinal injuries newly available
Mar 13, 2018
A “revolutionary” new robotic treatment for patients who have suffered spinal cord injuries, first developed in Japan, is now available in the U.S.
Are some skilled-care owners doing good and doing too well?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 12, 2018
Fortune magazine just released its latest list of billionaires. And this year’s compilation contains at least one representative from the long-term care sector. Frankly, I’m not sure whether...
Reader poll: What are you known for in your workplace?
Mar 08, 2018
“I am known for letting the creative side of my brain take the driver’s seat and see what magic comes. My colleagues might say that I’m always talking about the stories and accomplishments...
Just the ticket: From data to design, laundry services are undergoing significant changes
By
Meg LaPorte
Mar 08, 2018
Laundry may not be the sexiest of topics in long-term care, but it is nonetheless an important — albeit sometimes overlooked — element when it comes to design, safety, and infection control efforts.
State News for March 2018
Mar 08, 2018
Nursing home founder’s death leads to $140K fine.
LTC needs to be like Mike
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 08, 2018
I was worried I wouldn’t appear too excited about the Christmas present. Because I wasn’t really.
Per-bed SNF price plummets in 2017; NIC’s cross-sector collaboration to support industry
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2018
After setting records for five straight years, the average price per-bed for skilled nursing facilities plunged 18% in 2017, according to acquisition data published by Irving Levin Associates Wednesday.
LTC cloud vendor partners with data exchange
Mar 06, 2018
One of the top cloud vendors in the long-term and post-acute care space is partnering with a data-exchange provider, aiming to smooth the transition from hospital.
App spreads reach to post-acute market
Mar 06, 2018
Managed Care Group LLC, an affiliate of Prime Care Technologies, is offering a new case management and reimbursement app to the post-acute market.