Three hidden reasons why your OT costs are too high
By
Bruce Baron
Feb 25, 2013
Many times it seems that revenues and expenses are going in opposite directions. That’s why it’s important to look for process improvement opportunities to improve the profitability of your...
Sandy and the supply chain: The vital role of GPOs
By
John P. Sganga
Dec 05, 2012
Although Hurricane Sandy-related news coverage has been plentiful, no one has focused on the crucial role the supply chain played in ensuring that healthcare providers could continue to serve patients...
A needle, a patient and a tube: The challenge of phlebotomy
By
Gary Milburn, Ph.D.
Oct 02, 2013
It is commonly accepted that over 70% of all medical decisions are based on laboratory results and now more than ever those results are used to make rehospitalization decisions. To provide a closer look...
F-Tag in focus: F-428
By
Sonja Quale, Pharm.D.
Aug 24, 2016
Demonstrating high quality metrics is essential for long term care centers to distinguish themselves as preferred partners in the continuum of care.
What to know about PAMA
By
Pete Gudaitis
Aug 11, 2017
Labs servicing the SNF and AL populations are already the last line of defense in geriatric healthcare, and a drastic cut to the Medicare CLFS will create a hole that cannot be filled. A
Chiropractic care offers advances
By
Gerard W. Clum, D.C.
Jul 10, 2013
The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is a key model that meets the vision of the ACA through its deliverance of coordinated, high-quality care by integrated groups of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare...
Compounding pharmacies: Are your residents safe?
By
Jennifer L. Hardesty
Jan 11, 2013
Last year’s tragic and deadly meningitis outbreak left many confused about the differences between compounding pharmacies versus others and what compounded medicine is, as well as the way each are...
Are your residents getting the drug or the VIP treatment?
By
Charles de Vilmorin
Jun 18, 2018
Most older adults in the United States would prefer to live in their own homes and communities as they age.
Why caregivers for seniors should focus on hearing health
Apr 16, 2018
Many of the challenges elders’ caregivers face are the result of communication issues — 50% of individuals over age 75 have some degree of hearing loss.
Why elder caregivers should focus on hearing health
By
Irwin Kornfeld
Apr 16, 2018
Many of the challenges seniors’ caregivers face are the result of communication issues since 50% of people over age 75 have some degree of hearing loss. Hearing loss makes caregiving more challenging...