Post-acute payment bundling system appears ominous
By
Liza Berger
May 21, 2009
Nursing homes have cause to worry about the prospect of a Medicare post-acute payment bundling system. If it pans out, facilities may end up on the losing side of the equation. That is just one of my takeaways...
Analysis: The COVID-19 post-acute care solution
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2020
As the nation continues to contend with the surge and aftermath, nursing homes will play a critical role in figuring out how to host and care for a new vulnerable group of individuals.
Wandering Care Feature — Exit strategy
By
Liza Berger
Nov 08, 2006
As providers begin to change their perception of elopement, technology is leading to more resident-centered monitoring.
Lifts/Bathing Feature: Thinking BIG
By
Liza Berger
May 12, 2006
Nursing homes are bracing for a new population: the morbidly obese. Heftier equipment is just the beginning of their caregiving needs
Rehabilitation Feature — Beefing up LTC
By
Liza Berger
Apr 17, 2006
Therapy is big business today. Facilities can benefit by keeping an eye on the competition, while finding a market niche.
Housing market fear doesn’t affect long-term care confidence
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2007
While the rest of the housing market is gripped by credit fears, those in long-term care are staying confident.