News about how there will be Medicare reimbursement for hereditary cancer-related disorders, under a new CPT code for multi-gene panels, gives more options to some long-term care residents.
Ready, set, go? LTC bracing for Phase 2
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 06, 2017
Despite a push from the post-acute care industry to delay implementation of Phase 2 requirements of participation guidelines under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, providers at press time...
Women of Distinction lead the way
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 13, 2018
It may be premature to hope that 2019 is long-term care’s overdue Year of the Woman, but two events give me hope.
Let your voice be heard
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 25, 2015
A new study reaches important conclusions about how important it is to — literally — speak up for yourself. Not to do so is a mistake, something I can identify with.
Signature HealthCARE chooses EHR
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 11, 2018
Signature HealthCARE has selected MatrixCare for its electronic health record platform.
‘Spear-phishing’ led to medical records HIPAA hack; insurer to pay $10M
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 14, 2019
Premera Blue Cross, the largest health insurer in the Pacific Northwest, will pay $10.4 million to 30 states to resolve HIPAA violations.
Wellness Check Module released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
VoiceFriend has released its Wellness Check Module for a voice-activated notification and communications solution for communities.
Embracing managed care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 10, 2016
What was clear from the panel was managed care, skilled nursing and home health have to build partnerships.
Westminster-Canterbury wins Dignity Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2018
Seniors with cognitive impairment are at risk for isolation and depression. But Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay in Virginia Beach, VA, used innovative bedside technology to boost engagement, allowing...
AL operators accused of withholding $2M in unpaid overtime, minimum wages
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 19, 2014
Four California assisted living operators are facing eight felony charges related to wage theft, tax and insurance violations, according to local reports.