Use of advanced wound care products continues upswing
By
Liza Berger
Jan 05, 2020
The global wound care market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of over 5% during the forecast period 2019–2024, according to a report released by Research and Markets, which touts itself as...
News broadcast alleging illegal nursing home evictions roils over Thanksgiving weekend
By
Liza Berger
Dec 03, 2019
A national news story charging that some nursing facilities illegally evict residents when funding runs out, among other reasons, made providers wince during the long holiday weekend. The NBC story reported...
Nursing homes touched by gun violence
By
Liza Berger
Mar 30, 2009
It is hard enough to read about random acts of violence. It is another story altogether when those incidents occur in your own community. That is how long-term care providers likely feel after learning...
Spreading the word about long-term care reform
By
Liza Berger
Apr 21, 2009
Take a look at the top news stories on our Web site today and you’ll notice a common topic: healthcare reform. That subject has captured the attention of federal lawmakers and the long-term care community....
Also in the News for Tuesday, June 9
By
Liza Berger
Jun 09, 2020
Memo suggests Kansas nursing homes must admit patients regardless of COVID-19 status … NCAL requests $5 billion to help assisted living communities respond to COVID-19 … Answers sought about Michigan’s...
If it’s good enough for an elephant …
By
Liza Berger
Oct 22, 2009
Don’t you wish you were an elephant—in Southeast Asia?
Rough economy hits Erickson
By
Liza Berger
Jan 09, 2009
Well, it seems we are in a financial crisis. I know I’m in the news business and should be up on these things. You might agree, though, that economic trends are hard to grasp unless you’ve felt them...
AHCA in ‘pretty good’ shape despite challenges: Yarwood
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2007
The long-term care industry has some obstacles to overcome, but the American Health Care Association is the strongest it’s ever been, said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO, during a speech at the...
Thanksgiving heartburn in store? CMS may release final rule on Medicare Part B therapy cuts this week
By
Liza Berger
Nov 23, 2020
There may be more awaiting long-term care providers this week than meals of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may release its final rule regarding cuts...
Computerized caregiving?
By
Liza Berger
Feb 29, 2008
One news item this week particularly piqued my interest – and apparently yours as well. A recent study found that a computerized canine from Sony known as AIBO (Artificial Intelligence RoBOt) was as...