Shipping Grandma out (of the country) for her own good
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 18, 2013
The latest controversy in long-term care has nothing to do with upcoding, sex among seniors or Medicare scams. Rather, it evolves around “exporting” one’s loved one to another country...
Cameras in nursing homes? Better get used to them
By
John O'Connor
Apr 26, 2013
Street cameras played a major role in identifying the two brothers who allegedly bombed the Boston Marathon. In the wake of this helpful development, public support is growing for expanded use of cameras...
The power of attorney and five wishes
By
Kerry Peck
Oct 06, 2014
The most important documents to put into place when dealing with individuals with Alzheimer’s are durable powers of attorney for financial matters and healthcare decisions.
Evidence it’s ‘game-on’ with rehospitalizations
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 03, 2012
Read no further if you are always successful at preventing rehospitalizations.
Caring for complex patients is no easy task
By
Jeffrey Brenner, M.D.
Apr 06, 2016
We plan to bring together front-line providers, healthcare educators and students, model-builders, data scientists, and policy makers to build this national center, collect learnings, and teach others...
Practical advice on reducing antipsychotics
By
Jerome Wilborn
May 08, 2015
Two CMS tags —F-Tag 329, which addresses unnecessarily using antipsychotic drugs, and F-Tag 309, which addresses taking steps to reduce antipsychotic drug use — are used by nursing home surveyors to...
Time to make your Egg McMuffin
By
Oct 18, 2016
If you’re among the group of providers and vendors gathered in Nashville this week for the American Health Care Association’s 67th Annual Convention & Expo, and you have the bonus of absolutely...
Nursing homes throwing money around
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 11, 2012
Even in generosity, it seems, nursing homes can’t catch a break. The headlines imply as much.
Finding the value in value-based care
By
Joel Splan
Aug 31, 2016
When I think of the ongoing shift away from fee-for-service, I am reminded of its value. Whether anyone likes it or not, the era of value-based care is emerging.
3 tips for a strong SNF-hospice partnership
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 28, 2014
Easier said than done. That phrase often pops into my head when I read the latest long-term care research.