New online certificate program in advanced care planning starts
Oct 11, 2017
Sarah Lawrence College’s Graduate & Professional Studies program has launched a course to train physicians and healthcare professionals in discussing end-of-life care preferences.
Generic but not simple
By
John Hall
Oct 06, 2017
Pharmacists view new generics wave with caution, urge close look at regimens
Former executives sued by ASC for ‘looting’ company
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Oct 06, 2017
First, federal officials sought and received indictments of former top officers of American Senior Communities. Now, it’s the company’s turn to go after them.
Flu shot — or not
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 05, 2017
When it comes to flu shots, let’s just figure out a way to make the whole thing more convenient for those who choose or are coerced to undergo this crucial or useless procedure.
Why ASC 606 elevates risk for LTC providers
By
Steven Shill and Venson Wallin
Oct 03, 2017
The Department of Justice’s largest-ever healthcare fraud enforcement action, announced in mid-July, sends a clear signal about the federal government’s escalating efforts to eradicate and...
Infection prevention and control program tips revealed Oct. 10
Oct 02, 2017
The second phase of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ new rule for long-term care will be here Nov. 28, and with it new pharmacy-related requirements providers must adhere to.
Top trending terms in advanced illness and end-of-life
By
John Halsey
Sep 27, 2017
As the healthcare industry and skilled nursing providers brace themselves for the growing population of seriously ill patients entering the healthcare system, many of us are having more discussions...
The power of the pants
By
Gary Tetz
Sep 21, 2017
Like any sensible facility marketing director does, I desperately want opportunities to attract attention. Recently, after considering every available option, I identified what I felt was a sure-fire way...
Hospital group: MedPAC’s proposed post-acute payment system ‘unworkable’
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Sep 20, 2017
A unified post-acute payment system proposed by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission is “unworkable as a foundation” the American Hospital Association maintains.
American Senior Communities takes former CEO, execs, to court
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Sep 18, 2017
American Senior Communities filed a lawsuit on Friday against several of its former executives and vendors, alleging they “systematically looted” the long-term care provider over the course...