We can learn a lot by examining Massachusetts, a state that has embraced healthcare reform and currently working to transform its Medicaid program.
Long-term care financing reform – progress is possible
By
Brian D. Ellsworth and Arthur Y. Webb
Nov 13, 2013
When the federal Commission on Long-term Care issued its report last month, there was a sense of déjà vu all over again. Sixteen years ago, in New York State, we were staff person and task force member,...
An alternative view on anti-staffing mandate legislation
By
Carrie Leljedal
Mar 15, 2024
“Infinity and beyond” may be a rallying cry for Buzz Lightyear, yet when it comes to staffing and the welfare of the elderly and disabled in nursing homes. the system in our country is going backward....
Antipsychotics exert a powerful and often irreversible change in healthy brain chemistry
By
Anthony Chicotel
Jul 30, 2012
A McKnight’s editor’s blog post showed a breathtaking lack of insight into the problem of antipsychotics in long-term care and the superiority of simple non-pharmacologic comfort-focused care.
The emerging role of the citizen in healthcare reform
By
James Lomastro
Jun 29, 2016
As with other social movements – think about civil rights related to disability or race – change requires the engagement of those involved in it
Building championship teams during uncertain times for SNFs
By
Joseph DeMattos Jr.
Feb 13, 2017
As we face payment reform, delivery reform, the aging of America, the strength and challenge of an increasingly age and ethnically diverse workforce and the consumer demands of aging boomers, now more...
We’d like a do-over, please
By
Jeff Jerebker
Rick Gamache
Feb 16, 2022
If there was a way to go back to 1965 and have a do-over on nursing home design in America, we would not create or accept institutional architecture.
Foot health and amputation prevention for the long-term care resident
By
Dr. Mark Hinkes
Mar 24, 2009
Long-term care residents with diabetes are at high-risk for foot infections, ulcers and even amputations. Practicing preventive measures and good foot care are critical to avoid these problems.
2019 predictions From a cockeyed optimist
By
Steven Littlehale
Jan 11, 2019
I did an informal survey around the office to get a broad set of the top 13 predictions for 2019 and I’d like to share them with you. There is some cheek in these predictions, but all grounded in solid...
A policy framework for long-term care
By
Bruce Chernof, M.D.
Feb 29, 2016
There’s also recognition that no one can hold out for a new, large entitlement program to fix this problem since the necessary bipartisan support for passage does not exist.