Long-term care’s virtual trade show continues its record-setting run with another round of top-rate educational sessions, up to 5 free CE credits, vendor booths and a whole lot more
New respect for nurses
By
Liza Berger
Oct 06, 2010
A new report underscores what many nurses already know: They play an increasingly important role in the practice of medicine.
Driving continuity of care at a private hospitalist group
By
Hung Davis, M.D.
Mar 15, 2017
Continuity of care across acute and post-acute settings is an important part of delivering quality care in today’s increasingly value-based healthcare system.
Do you really want to know when you’ll get Alzheimer’s?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 14, 2014
Sometimes, ignorance truly is bliss. Or at least, it’s better than what’s waiting around the corner. Soon, researchers say, we might be able to learn if we’re going to get Alzheimer’s...
Maybe we can’t handle the truth
By
John O'Connor
Jun 15, 2012
The Supreme Court has decided that corporations and unions are really no different from regular folk when it comes to sponsoring elections. As a result, we’re about to see a spending spree that would...
A leader’s focus in trying times
By
Julie Thorson
Apr 01, 2020
Everyone has an opinion. But what everyone doesn’t have is grace, patience, optimism and strength. As leaders, we must
Want to make long-term care better? Think bigger.
By
John O'Connor
Feb 28, 2022
When it comes to improving long-term care, two threadbare options always seem to be first in line. Throw more money at the problem, one camp insists. Hold providers more accountable, claims the other....
Do better on behalf of working mothers
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 09, 2018
ong-term care facilities, privacy is often at a premium for residents and employees. But when it comes to nursing mothers, I heard a story recently that made my hair stand on edge.
Roosters don’t lay eggs
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 01, 2019
Roosters do not lay eggs. I would say that is a fact that we can all agree on.
The end is near for physician payment cut dilemma
By
Liza Berger
Jun 04, 2008
Time does stand still sometimes, doesn’t it? Take the race for the Democratic presidential candidate. It seemingly had been moving at the pace of molasses for more than a month. Like an instant replay...