Anne Tumlinson Analyst, Avalere Health Medicare cost survey
Americans not sure about hearing loss effects, how to access to OTC hearing aids, survey finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Oct 19, 2023
It’s been one year since hearing aids became available over-the-counter in the United States. Even though the devices are widely accessible, for the most part, it doesn’t seem like many Americans understand...
CMS issuing new guidance on feeding assistants
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 20, 2007
Nearly four years after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services first published a final rule allowing nursing homes to use paid feeding assistants, the agency is adding to it.
Remote engagement technology company announced partnership
May 03, 2017
Independa, which creates remote engagement through televisions, announced it is partnering with resident satisfaction surveyor ProMatura.
Analysis reveals social media, mental health struggles carry devastating implications for the nursing...
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 07, 2024
A two-fold problem is keeping healthcare providers from successfully retaining or attracting new nurses and nurse aides, new data published this week shows.
10 tips to avoid survey problems
By
Robert Figlerski, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Borntrager
Oct 12, 2018
Here are some suggestions to help guide facilities towards the goal of optimal psychotropic medication management so they can better manage the health of residents and position themselves for success during...
2024 Caregiver Onboarding Experience Report
A research survey of 175 post-acute care administrators and 220 caregivers
Delays and payment denials: The dark side of backlogged surveys
Jul 04, 2023
What’s top of mind when attorney Adam Guetzow thinks of the legal and regulatory issues swirling around nursing homes in 2023? Dealing with the realities of perpetually understaffed regulatory agencies...
No need to cram: You’ve got the survey answers
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2020
Everyone can remember that teacher. That really tough one.
How does CMS collect information for Nursing Home Compare?
Jan 01, 2008
The nursing home quality information reported in Nursing Home Compare on www.medicare.gov comes from two CMS resources: