Data, culture change crucial to new payment models, expert says
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Feb 17, 2016
Providers will need to undertake a drastic culture change and refocus on data to prepare for upcoming post-acute payment changes, an expert shared during a McKnight’s Super Tuesday webinar.
New McKnight’s website debuts
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McKnight's Staff
Sep 28, 2012
McKnight’s has incorporated Search Eldercare into a new Marketplace section, plus made it easier to see popular blogs.
Daniel Reingold: Sex, drugs, rock ‘n’ roll
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Marty Stempniak
Jul 09, 2018
Editor’s note: This is an enhanced version of the story that appeared in print. Daniel Reingold CEO RiverSpring Health Most 5-year-old boys dream of being firefighters, athletes or astronauts. Not...
Strong market intelligence builds partnership opportunities for post-acute care, hospitals
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Stephanie H. Kim
Jun 09, 2014
Post-acute care providers must understand how payment is being realigned and gather market data in order to form partnerships with hospitals, healthcare business strategy experts said Thursday.
Administrators looking for a joint resolution
Nov 16, 2010
One formerly illegal product is being seen more often in nursing homes: medical marijuana. Older boomers are increasingly using cannabis for pain, dementia and other conditions. While a growing number...
TV documentary tackles long-term care culture change
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Haymarket Media
Feb 21, 2006
A documentary set to air tonight on public television addresses a nursing home director’s mission to transform his facility into an individualized home environment.
Dominion plans for $5.3 million construction
May 26, 2015
Construction on the newest community of Dominion Senior Living will begin soon in Bristol, TN.
Lawmakers demand ‘secret’ nursing home rankings see daylight
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Marty Stempniak
Jun 21, 2018
Following a bombshell report released earlier this week, federal lawmakers are demanding that the Department of Veterans Affairs release once-hidden information about care quality at its nursing homes.
Iowa transgender stroke patient finds nursing home — after $140,000 in costs
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Elizabeth Newman
Aug 16, 2016
After four months, a 52-year-old transgender stroke victim has been admitted to a nursing home in Iowa. But it cost a hospital $142,000, according to local reports.
Lancaster Pollard announces deals
Aug 18, 2015
Lancaster Pollard recently helped The Lutheran Care Network refinance a New York facility with a $12.3 million loan. The loan was insured by the FHA Sec. 232/223(f) program.