It is imperative for providers who are considering medical marijuana to weigh these considerations against the potential benefits of pursuing such a program.
5 myths SNF admins should know
By
Tad Druart
May 06, 2019
There’s a great deal of conversation about the Patient Driven Payment Model and the role it plays in reimbursement and care delivery. But, while everyone is focused on conjecture and what-ifs, it’s...
Protect LTC from unintended consequences of drug pricing reform
By
Alan G. Rosenbloom
May 03, 2019
Policymakers should ensure that any approach to restructure manufacturer rebates shares savings with pharmacies and prevents insurers, PBMs or manufacturers from shifting their losses downstream.
Grassroots initiative helps promote compliance
By
Stan Szpytek
Apr 29, 2019
A Long Term Care Emergency Preparedness Checklist has been developed so providers and suppliers can review and implement these comprehensive requirements.
Going to war over long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Apr 29, 2019
There is one area where tax dollars are doled out as if money were no object, and this is where long-term care should fight to be.
How to safely ‘fly the coop’
By
Renee Kinder
Apr 25, 2019
Transitions in care can be difficult, they can be scary, and when not coordinated appropriately they can be downright dangerous.
Electronic record keeping: The key to compliance
By
Jindou Lee
Apr 24, 2019
Inspections may never be “fun” for anyone, but a mobile inspection platform with a modern user experience can go a long way toward keeping employees engaged in this essential, yet often-overlooked,...
Washington state senator doesn’t get the deal
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Apr 23, 2019
The internet is exploding with nurses who are pretty hot under the collar due to one very uninformed (or one highly lobbied) Washington senator named Maureen Walsh.
How telehealth can benefit post-acute care
By
John Powell Banks
Apr 22, 2019
Specifically with PDGM, starting in 2020, agencies will receive a higher reimbursement rate for referrals that come from hospitals or skilled nursing facilities compared to community referrals such as...
Sen. Grassley fails to recognize the real neglect
By
Brendan Williams
Apr 19, 2019
Sen. Chuck Grassley has used his position to attack long-term care in headline-grabbing ways.