I’ve tended to raise an eyebrow when both vendors and people I know have touted the benefits of CBD (Cannabidiol) products.
How Diana Nyad teaches us to fail better
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 05, 2013
As you may know, 64-year-old Diana Nyad became the first person to complete a 110-mile swim between Cuba and Florida without a shark cage Monday. Let’s remember that she’s not the oldest woman...
Winning recognition for your facility
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 11, 2015
Here’s how you know a program is successful: When people keep asking you when it’s coming back.
Medicare to reimburse certain genetic tests
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 22, 2016
News about how there will be Medicare reimbursement for hereditary cancer-related disorders, under a new CPT code for multi-gene panels, gives more options to some long-term care residents.
Women of Distinction lead the way
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 13, 2018
It may be premature to hope that 2019 is long-term care’s overdue Year of the Woman, but two events give me hope.
Let your voice be heard
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 25, 2015
A new study reaches important conclusions about how important it is to — literally — speak up for yourself. Not to do so is a mistake, something I can identify with.
Embracing managed care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 10, 2016
What was clear from the panel was managed care, skilled nursing and home health have to build partnerships.
5 pieces of Facebook guidance for the uncool
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 08, 2015
As some of you know, none of the cool kids are using Facebook anymore. However, given its growth among those above age 65 (your residents) and its continued use among 30-somethings and up (your employees),...
Feline happy over your SEO
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2012
Given the response to last week’s post about the Affordable Care Act and the Supreme Court, I’ve decided there’s only one way to make this week’s blog as successful in terms of...
A provider lesson in saying goodbye gracefully
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 05, 2017
I was impressed recently when I saw the press release announcing that Villa Healthcare was closing its Villa at River Parkway in Milwaukee in March.