Interoperability is key for fixing ‘biggest problems’ in long-term care: experts
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 06, 2024
Increasing interoperability has the potential to help long-term care providers address some of their worst pain points, experts pointed out at a McKnight’s Online Forum session
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has unveiled a “new, reimagined” quality strategy that places a strong emphasis on improving the performance of state survey agencies and tougher enforcement...
Training for the Super Bowl of employee appreciation all year long
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 18, 2024
CareRite Centers, operating 33 facilities in four states, is a standout when it comes to making teams feel a part of something bigger.
Obama to discuss healthcare before Congress next Wednesday
Sep 03, 2009
In an effort to accelerate healthcare reform efforts, President Obama plans to address a joint session of Congress next Wednesday.
Ask the payment expert … about IV fluids
By
Eleisha Wilkes, RN, RAC-CTA, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
Jun 07, 2024
Our reimbursement specialist says we’ve missed several opportunities to code IV fluids given at the hospital on the 5-day PPS assessment. How is this information reported and supported?
Expert panel identifies 2 steps providers should take to lure back departed workers
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 24, 2024
The long-term care sector’s ongoing workforce challenges may at times seem too complicated to solve, but providers should take action aimed at both big-picture and internal, work culture solutions.
Likelihood of unavoidable pressure ulcers merits new warning process: attorneys
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 14, 2024
Providers should educate affected patients and their families about “unavoidable” pressure ulcers using a standardized process to help fend off related litigation, two seasoned medical malpractice...
18 attorneys general plead for more SNF ownership information
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 20, 2023
The attorneys general from a diverse group of states have thrown their support behind a federal proposal to increase disclosure of nursing home ownership and related party information, saying the current...
Bush not opposed to Medicare drug benefit reforms, officials say
By
Haymarket Media
Feb 28, 2005
President Bush would veto efforts to repeal the new Medicare drug benefit but not efforts to reform it, administration officials clarified late last week.
Electronic health record usability tied to patient safety
Sep 19, 2023
Efforts to improve EHR usability may be associated with improvements in EHR safety performance