As 2017 continues, and the dynamics change, it’s critical that lenders, owners and operators be patient and take a holistic view of the market — particularly the demographics and particulars of...
Rising tide of medical cannabis
Mar 09, 2016
While there is some concern about potential abuse of medical cannabis, it is overshadowed by its potential benefits.
Five tips for connecting your senior care facility to an HIE
By
Lee-Ann Ruf
Feb 29, 2016
Many senior-care providers will be looking for HIE partners this year to participate in bundled payment programs.
Behavioral health care — not drugs — for dementia
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Sep 29, 2015
For the treatments to help dementia patients, turn to behavioral health solutions, not antipsychotic drugs. Just like others around the world.
Break point: Advantage to the one who listens
By
Julie Thorson
Sep 22, 2015
If there were a bucket full of all the leadership lessons in the world and you could pull out only one skill to master, it should be the ability to listen. I used to think early in my career the number...
Emergency department efficiency vs. customer service
By
Kristyna Culp
Sep 26, 2014
In healthcare, not all “wasted time” is truly wasted. In fact, some of the most important aspects of healthcare are less than 100% efficient. Of course, we can and should strive for greater...
Barbershops are for girls too
By
Renee Kinder
Mar 17, 2022
The Lansdowne Barber Shop in Lexington, KY, is a special place for many reasons. To begin, it is a hidden gem tucked literally behind restaurants, a candy store and an ice cream shop, requiring its customers...
For-profit furor could trigger more financial reporting for nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 13, 2021
More than 1,200 nursing homes could find themselves facing stringent financial reporting requirements if a national movement to increase transparency in the industry takes root in California.
How we used machine learning to reduce rehospitalizations
By
Mike Logan
Feb 12, 2021
In late 2020, I applied for a technology grant through a machine-learning technology company that builds customized, machine-learning tools based on a facility’s retrospective EHR and rehospitalization...
Rehab services need to refocus
By
Matthew Rossman
Feb 06, 2019
Rehabilitative care is the answer for many patients who show a change in mobility or performance in daily tasks, pain, and speech- and swallow-related challenges. When properly delivered, therapy intervention...