Data analysis doesn’t always lead to good choices: report
By
John O'Connor
Jun 04, 2012
Long-term care operators are increasing their commitment to gathering, storing, accessing and analyzing data. But many firms fail to harness that data in ways that lead to good business decisions, according...
Medicaid termination doesn’t always cross state lines: OIG
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 04, 2015
Twelve percent of providers terminated from a state Medicaid program continued participating in other states, a new government study has found.
Classic COVID-19 symptoms not always apparent in elderly residents
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2020
Fever may be blunted or absent entirely, and respiratory symptoms may also be masked or exacerbated by co-occurring disease.
Celebrating new love
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 01, 2021
Weddings are always rich in symbolism, but one I attended on a sunny afternoon recently carried far more than usual.
Ask the Payment Expert about … Medicare data
By
Patricia Boyer
Sep 05, 2016
It seems like Medicare always has so much information about us. How can we access that data?
Seniors capture memories for seniors
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 19, 2018
School’s out for summer, but Sarina Helmer and Arlene Schmid will always be able to look back on the time they spent together.
Viruses not just for people anymore
Oct 24, 2012
Long-term care providers have always had to worry about microscopic viruses that might attack residents and staff.
Ask the payment expert
By
Patricia Boyer
Dec 01, 2007
We always seem to be training our staff in how to complete the MDS. Will they ever learn everything they need to about that process?
Negative-pressure wound therapy might not promote healing in chronic persistent and complicated wounds more than conventional wound treatment, according to a meta-analysis conducted by European researchers.
No taste like home: Iowa group provides weekly meals for nursing facility’s workers
By
Danielle Brown
May 05, 2022
An Iowa group is making sure nearby nursing facility workers always have a taste of home while on the job each weekend.