While the number of nurse practitioners is expected to nearly double by 2025, many in the field say payer policies hurt their efficiency, even more than state scope-of-practice laws.
States must know more about ownership before licensing, state auditor general recommends
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 24, 2019
Despite “tremendous progress” since 2016, Pennsylvania’s nursing homes need more stringent licensing procedures and a better survey process, a new auditor general report finds.
Providers urged to use claims data to help drive LTC business plans
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 29, 2016
Skilled nursing providers should examine healthcare claims data to find regional or state trends that may change their business plan, an expert said Tuesday.
MatrixCare receives NIC certification
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 27, 2019
MatrixCare has been certified by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care as its newest Actual Rates Software Partner.
Tornado damages MS nursing home
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2014
The residents at a Mississippi nursing home were all declared safe after a tornado swept through the state, killing 11.
Bleach wipes kill Candida auris
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 28, 2019
Medline announced the first EPA-registered product that kills Candida auris, an emerging pathogen.
WellSky acquires HCS
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 27, 2019
The company will be “gradually integrated” into the WellSky brand over time.
Henry Ford finds success with post-acute outcome management solution
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2019
Henry Ford Health System has recently begun using CarePort Health for post-acute care coordination, the provider said. “This technology enables us to follow our patients in real time if they receive...
Bundled payment programs curbed unnecessary care, costs, over 4-year period, report asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 13, 2017
Value-based care models, including bundled payments for hip and knee replacements, reduce costs and unnecessary care, according to a new analysis.
Researchers show how MRSA contact precautions lead to better hand hygiene
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 12, 2012
Contact precautions for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus led to healthcare workers practicing better hand hygiene, a study has found.