SLM Services LLC of Coconut Creek, FL, received an award for on-the-job safety performance during The MEMIC Group’s Annual Meeting of Policyholders.
Seal of approval: What LTC can learn from a viral video
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 11, 2019
Many of us are softies when it comes to animal rescue videos. But one that came across my path on LinkedIn this week seemed like a larger metaphor about resident care.
Fabric refresher released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2019
P&G Professional has released its new Febreze® Professional Concentrated Sanitizing Fabric Refresher. It sanitizes, prevents mold and mildew growth, and removes odors from soft surfaces while killing...
Cannabidiol for seniors? Maybe.
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 27, 2019
I’ve tended to raise an eyebrow when both vendors and people I know have touted the benefits of CBD (Cannabidiol) products.
Examining the ‘manel’ in LTC
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 20, 2019
All industries, long-term care included, love panels during conferences. The hope is for a dynamic conversation, one where no one will dominate the discussion and those in the audience will feel engaged.
Four SNFs, physical therapy center to pay $9.7 million in ‘upcoding’ case
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 12, 2019
Four skilled nursing facilities and a physical therapy center in the Chicago area have agreed to pay $9.7 million to resolve upcoding claims.
Nursing homes often fail to report abuse, OIG report asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 12, 2019
Abuse or neglect, including among skilled nursing facility beneficiaries, resulted in around 1 in 5 high-risk hospital emergency room Medicare claims in 2016, a new government report finds.
Wachusett Healthcare selects integrated suite
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 11, 2019
Wachusett Healthcare has selected SmartLinx’s integrated suite to handle scheduling, attendance and compliance, the company said.
Excel Health focuses on SNF intelligence
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 06, 2019
Excel Health has announced availability of its business intelligence solution for skilled nursing facilities. The company analyzed more than 1.25 billion claims across the care continuum to develop...
Advance care planning partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 04, 2019
Allegheny Health Network announced a partnership with advance care planning technology provider Vync to help with end-of-life care decisions.