Rough journey and smooth brushstroke inspire nursing home portrait sessions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 02, 2019
During her junior year of high school, America Ordonez stepped into Oak Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the first time, armed with a camera, a sketch pad and a box full of paints. Almost a year...
‘Surprising’ study results find moderate exercise may worsen Alzheimer’s
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 18, 2018
Moderate exercise, long thought to be a tool in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease, may actually hasten symptoms if done regularly after diagnosis, a new study suggests.
Transportation feature — Riding high
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 06, 2007
Access to reliable, safe vehicles can boost your facility’s image – and improve the quality of life for your residents.
Rehabilitation Feature: The short view
By
Liza Berger
Apr 11, 2007
Despite pressure from hospitals and potential Medicare cuts, more providers are attracted to short-term therapy services.
Trouble with success
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2014
As my dear mother used to say, it’s a rare cloud that doesn’t offer some kind of silver lining.
Nursing home hospice provider kept patients in hospice for years, overbilled for their care, prosecutors...
By
Tim Mullaney
Jan 28, 2014
An Illinois-based hospice provider overbilled Medicare and Medicaid by inappropriately designating nursing home residents as hospice patients, sometimes for years, according to federal charges announced...
Sky’s falling? No biggie
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2011
When I joined this magazine 21 years ago, one of my first assignments was to cover a state convention. It was a real eye-opener.
Providers fire back in court over state’s Medicaid backlog
By
Emily Mongan
Dec 01, 2016
Seven long-term care operators are suing the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services over the state’s backlog of approximately 7,000 Medicaid applications, a law firm representing the...
The Big Picture: Tough times? Adjust!
By
John O'Connor
May 08, 2018
It’s hardly news that many skilled care operators are now struggling. The rehab-switcheroo windfall has apparently played itself out at many properties. Meanwhile, occupancy levels generally remain...
Bertlesmann buys Relias Learning
Oct 28, 2014
Bertelsmann, a media company based in Germany, said last week it is buying Relias Learning from its current owners, Vista Equity Partners and LLR Partners.