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.
Independence Day — for all
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 28, 2016
Yes, July 4th is right around the corner. Time to think of backyard barbecues, fireworks, blockbuster movies and … §483.25 — Quality of Care.
Communication lessons from Yoda
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Jun 28, 2016
What can long-term care professionals learn from Yoda from “Star Wars”? On the surface, probably not a lot — unless you ask Stacey Starling, Ph.D.
Long-term care operators feeling alone again, naturally
By
John O'Connor
Jun 27, 2016
Say what you will about Republican lawmakers and their notions of healthcare reform: at least they’re consistent. Like their Democratic colleagues, they simply don’t seem to realize that long-term...
ACOs and the big squeeze
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 23, 2016
Try as the researchers and regulars might, there’s still head-scratching going on about accountable care organizations. While the future of value-based purchasing seems secure, what ACOs will look...
Hospital association sounds off on SNF prospective payment proposal
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Jun 22, 2016
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should consider skilled nursing payment proposals that could benefit the “unique” characteristics hospital-based facilities, the nation’s...
Diabetes drugs could be used to treat Alzheimer’s, and vice versa, study finds
By
Phil Brahm
Jun 22, 2016
Drugs used to treat diabetes also could alleviate the symptoms and progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds.
CAST releases EHR model
Jun 21, 2016
A new case study, updated electronic health record portfolio and a new CAST 7-stage EHR Adoption Model are among the offerings in the latest LeadingAGE Cast Electronic Health Records Selection Portfolio.
Fire that forced evacuation at SNF started by resident, authorities say
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Jun 21, 2016
A fire at a Connecticut rehabilitation facility that sent five residents to the hospital on Saturday was set by another resident who wanted to leave the place, according to police.
Supreme Court upholds controversial False Claims liability theory
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Jun 17, 2016
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a controversial legal theory that could increase False Claims Act scrutiny against healthcare providers.