Gathering and using effective resident and family feedback can go far in improving quality of care and services.
Training critical part of quality assurance, expert says
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McKnight's Staff
Oct 24, 2012
An Accountable Care Act quality assurance program has the power to be transformative, a training expert said at the LeadingAge annual meeting Tuesday.
Presidential election, Medicaid expansion crucial to future of nursing home funding
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 26, 2012
If President Obama is re-elected in November, governors who have resisted implementing the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion will likely change their tune, a former government official speculated...
Managed care holds opportunities for SNF, experts say
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 21, 2012
As states expand enrollment in managed care plans, operators should focus on quality improvement, according to panelists at a National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry session.
Senate Committee on Aging, PHI to hold briefing on training standards for personal care aides
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 21, 2012
Personal care aides will get a high-powered focus Monday, when the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (PHI) host a briefing on training standards. “Training...
Accessibility is key to success of ACOs, report says
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McKnight's Staff
Aug 10, 2012
Those most likely to benefit from participation in accountable care organizations may face the biggest barriers to enrollment, a new report suggests.
Lonely elders at increased risk for physical decline, death, study finds
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 19, 2012
Seniors who self-identify as being lonely are at a higher risk for physical decline, death and admission to a nursing home, new research suggests.
Most meds used by dual eligibles are covered by Medicare Part D, OIG says
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 12, 2012
The vast majority of the medications used by people who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid can find what they need through Medicare Part D formularies, a federal report finds.
Institute of Medicine checklist offers guidelines for healthcare executives
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 08, 2012
Healthcare executives should have full understanding about the benefits of healthcare information technology as a means for improving outcomes and lowering costs, new guidelines recommend.
Quality measures recommended for dual eligible coordination programs
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 04, 2012
Implementing an effective quality measurement system is paramount in improving care and lowering costs in the dual eligible population, according to a new stakeholder report.