Neutrality an elusive concept in ‘site-neutral’ payment talk
By
James M. Berklan
May 19, 2016
It’s fitting we’re in the midst of Triple Crown season. That means it’s time to pick a horse as your next winner — and it could possibly be a very big winner.
How to benefit from electrical stimulation for the treatment of chronic wounds
By
Ron Weissberg
Apr 05, 2017
One of the most amazing things about the human body is its ability to repair itself. Lacerations, punctures, abrasions all heal with little or no care.
Why activity professionals must attend the NAAP conference
By
Michael McCann, MS
Mar 06, 2017
In our busy, crazy world we often forget the importance of being in a live face-to-face setting with others from the industry community. Meetings are more important than ever.
Obamacare manageable in long-term care facilities
By
Richard Brame
Jun 12, 2013
Many long-term care providers are worried about rising health insurance costs for groups. Health insurance costs will climb 15% to 40% for groups in 2014. However, there are opportunities to manage this...
Understanding and dealing with negativity in the workplace
By
Paul White
Aug 18, 2017
Negativity is one of the most common, and deeply ingrained, obstacles to a healthy work environment.
Key strategies for proper hazardous drug disposal
By
Jennifer Maniscalco
May 18, 2015
Although long-term care organizations successfully distribute drugs to patients every day, their processes for getting rid of the waste associated with those medications may sometimes fall short, exposing...
Lessons from increasing medical claims
By
Cameron Keir
Feb 09, 2015
As more staff become active in reporting work-related injuries, medical claim costs can hurt company’s bottom line.
Heightened enforcement environment for LTC
By
Matt Curley
Jun 03, 2016
There is little doubt that the government’s enforcement efforts in combatting fraud, waste, and abuse concerning the federal healthcare programs have yielded significant results.
A story to promote empathy in dementia care
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 22, 2013
Earlier this month, I was excited to learn that one of my favorite writers, Alice Munro, had been awarded this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature. To mark the honor, The New Yorker republished one...
Progress occurring with eldercare workforce innovations, but more urgently needed
By
Susan Hildebrandt
May 30, 2018
Everyone working in the aging services field knows: Action is needed now when it comes to building the eldercare workforce. And the legislative approach cannot be our only strategy.