In the previous two articles of this three-part series, I have endeavored to make the case for interoperability with clong-term care owner-operators – from the basics of what it is and why it’s...
‘Never discharge’: concept or reality?
By
Martie Moore
May 22, 2015
Recently, I found myself engaged in a rich discussion about the current state of healthcare reform. We were debating the pros and cons of accountable care organizations. I introduced the concept of “never...
A vision for interoperability in post-acute care settings
By
Raj Mahajan, M.D.
Feb 04, 2020
Patients’ medical records need to travel with them wherever they go, not only within the walls of the hospital, but also into skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes and rehab centers, which make up...
Lightbulbs as therapeutic tools
By
Michael Chotiner
Oct 08, 2014
Whether you’re 25 or 75, you may have experienced the effects of aging on your eyesight — and it tends to get worse as the years go by. Typical age-related eye pathologies — including...
Managing customer relationships for long-term care
By
Stephen Dean
Jun 01, 2023
The long-term care industry has been slow to adopt CRM platforms, which can greatly improve the patient experience and senior care.
Small improvements in process pay big dividends
By
Stephen Carroll
Nov 28, 2012
It’s often the case that delivering on a simple promise involves managing a lot of complexity. To that end, we continually revisit and re-evaluate our programs and processes, looking to improve the...
Partnering with your state association for success
By
Edward J. Tromczynski
May 13, 2013
It’s imperative to leverage all relationships, including customers, partners, colleagues, and vendors. One partnership opportunity which is often overlooked is with state healthcare associations....
Using technology-enabled care models to reduce readmissions
By
Alan Snell, M.D., MMM
Mar 06, 2013
As healthcare reform is implemented and hospitals are facing stiff readmission penalties, they will be looking for new models of care and strong post-discharge partners to help reduce avoidable readmissions....
Creating tangible value for advanced wound care
By
Valerie Johnson
Mar 11, 2013
Across the country, nursing homes and other long-term care organizations are exploring the relationship between cost and quality of care. The challenge is to find a viable solution for problems such as...
The connection between social interaction and Alzheimer’s
Sep 25, 2015
Social interaction helps senior stay mentally stimulated.