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Providers bristle at analysis of private equity buyers
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Haymarket Media
Sep 25, 2007
An analysis critical of care practices by nursing homes acquired by private equity groups fails to give a complete picture of quality in the nation’s nursing homes, said Alan Rosenbloom, president...
CMS to collect revisit fees this year
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Haymarket Media
Sep 20, 2007
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has established a system to charge healthcare facilities fees for follow-up inspections this year, according to a final rule published Thursday. Nursing homes...
Health insurance rates rise less this year
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Haymarket Media
Sep 14, 2007
Workers in employer-sponsored health insurance plans experienced a smaller average jump in premiums this year. The 2007 increase was 6.1%, a significant drop from the 7.7% rise a year earlier.
Older Americans struggle more with the burden of out-of-pocket spending than younger adults because they generally have higher medical expenses and lower incomes, a new analysis finds.
Study questions incontinence documentation
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Haymarket Media
Sep 06, 2007
Although medical records may indicate a small percentage of female nursing home residents suffer symptoms of urinary incontinence, the reality may be that nearly half of them do. This is according to researchers...
Salaries increase for DONs, administrators
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2007
Good nursing leaders are a hot commodity – at least if the most recently compiled salary findings are to be believed.
Shame is powerful motivator
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2007
About a decade ago, I wrote a controversial column that offended some readers. In it, I suggested the industry start policing itself by identifying and reprimanding the bad actors in this field, lest the...
The message is perfectly clear: Too often we aren’t
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2007
The telephone call came from the doctor’s office. I wasn’t put off too much that an office worker was on the line instead of the doctor or nurse. I was anxious to get the test results.
Good long-term care governing practices improve risk management
By
Julie Williamson
Sep 01, 2007
A strong, committed long-term care governing board can raise a facility’s risk management policies to new heights.