NAHCA’s new membership structure is a good example of how we can sometimes dramatically change the way we budget, or even our philosophies.
Summer’s here — can you hear me now?
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 26, 2017
Memorial Day heralds the start of summer — and with it risks for both you and your residents.
Dementia memoir pulls the reader in
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 23, 2013
There’s a secret about attending conferences like the recent American Library Association: Occasionally you may be gifted with advance reader copies of publications.
Stretching out resolutions (emphasis on the stretching)
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 13, 2017
It was heartening to read about a study from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine Researchers that found sessions of moderate exercise can be anti-inflammatory. That matters because...
Managed care will hit SNFs relying on Part A payments, experts say
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 06, 2016
Skilled nursing providers should be prepared for managed care to drill down on Medicare Part A residents, creating the potential for major financial problems, a long-term care expert warned on Tuesday.
Who’s buying your loyalty?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 23, 2014
While the story of former Gov. McDonnell and his wife’s alleged excess may make us shake our heads, it did remind me of the slippery slope many in business or politics can fall down when it comes...
Facing the music: Providers learning new moves so they can stay in step with new dance partners
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 05, 2015
There’s no doubt today’s long-term care provider must be able to dance with managed care and accountable care organizations. But while many are proving they can tango with transitions or rumba...
The costs of (not) saving time
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 01, 2017
A study last week confirmed what I often discuss with my friends, which is that money really can buy happiness when it’s used to increase time.
Religious freedom: Not just an issue for Hobby Lobby
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2014
It’s tough for nursing homes to attract good certified nursing assistants or aides. It’s even harder when rumors abound about the mistreatment of those on the lower end of the power and pay...
Increasing understanding of Medicaid
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 13, 2017
When you leave the world of long-term care, you realize how much you know without even knowing it.