Conventional wisdom often leads us to incorrect conclusions, whether it’s in politics or healthcare. Nowhere is this more true than when we discuss our nursing shortage.
How nursing homes are filling the gap in continuity of post-acute care
By
Mohammad Fattal, M.D.
Nov 11, 2016
Dispelling a myth, changing a perception and instigating a cultural transformation is a heavy lift and takes a lot of time. But all of those things are taking place in nursing homes across the country,...
Conversations with data: How LTC facilities can help hospitals
By
Andrei Gonzales, M.D.
Nov 07, 2016
Through its mandatory bundled payment programs for cardiac care and joint replacement, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services aims to lower care costs, boost efficiency, and improve quality by making...
Ask the Nursing Expert about … director of nursing skill sets
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Nov 05, 2016
How have director of nursing skill sets changed the most in recent years? What should I be concentrating on to enhance my skill sets and marketability?
Ask the Payment Expert about … new CMS initiatives
By
Patricia Boyer
Nov 05, 2016
There are so many new programs coming out from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently that it’s hard to understand. Is the criteria the same for them all?
State News for November 2016
Nov 05, 2016
A Texas Health Care Association commissioned report says the blame for what it calls historic employee turnover rates and more at-risk seniors lays squarely on declining reimbursement.
Admins’ pay rises to $102K, DONs’ up to $90K
By
Liza Berger
Nov 05, 2016
The long-term care field is showing signs of robust health. For the first time since the recession hit eight years ago, it is offering strong pay increases across the board — from certified nursing assistants...
Bundled pay cuts LOS, use
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 05, 2016
The Bundled Payments for Care Improvement initiative is already showing promising results, researchers said.
Feature: Built for success
By
John Hall
Nov 05, 2016
The effectiveness of long-term care operations depends on obtaining capital
for physical features as much as the staff members who work in them
New telemedicine solution for skilled care facilities
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 05, 2016
UPMC Enterprises has started Curavi Health to provide a telemedicine solution and physician care for skilled care facilities.