In a year already chock full of regulatory victories, last week’s development about arbitration clauses might turn out to be the best of the bunch. But …
Understanding chiropractic care in LTC
By
Lisa Z. Killinger, D.C.
Jun 09, 2017
LTC health professionals know all too well that musculoskeletal pain is a common patient complaint.
What the OIG video leaves out
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 09, 2017
One might be forgiven for watching an Office of Inspector General video discussing nursing homes and wish it were about 10 — or 20 — minutes longer. That’s because the video is under three minutes...
A big threat gone, but bigger threat looms
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 08, 2017
Providers are thrilled with the administration’s decision to rescind an order to ban pre-dispute arbitration agreements. But they also know they can’t let their guard down.
Enforcement focus remains on LTC
By
Matt Curley
Jun 07, 2017
The healthcare industry has continued to face heightened enforcement efforts by federal and state regulators in recent years, and few sectors of the industry have been affected more than long-term care...
Involuntary discharges could lead to a fine mess
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2017
Operators might want to keep an eye on new involuntary discharge legislation under consideration in Illinois.
Is financial stress undermining employee performance?
By
Sabina Bhatia
Jun 02, 2017
Mary Haynes was confronting a serious threat to her organization.
Standing up for the camel — and your staff
By
Gary Tetz
Jun 01, 2017
Even the best managers can sometimes inadvertently make jobs more difficult than they have to be, often just out of habit or inattention.
Discerning between confidence and competence
By
Jean Wendland Porter
May 31, 2017
The Harvard Business Review spoke to an issue a few years ago that has concerned many of us in and out of healthcare for some time: “Why do so many incompetent men become leaders?”
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.