I have conflicting feelings about my long-term love for Miss America. There’s love and then there’s, well, not love. But not for the reasons you might imagine.
Taking a look at where we look for LTC talent
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 08, 2015
It would appear that long-term care executives are shooting themselves in the foot when it comes to hiring.
Bill would speed up post-acute coverage
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Observation stays would count toward establishing Medicare eligibility under reforms in a recent draft bill from the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Design Decisions: A hospitality twist
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Life Care Center of Ooltewah finds success in two centers near Chattanooga that feature elegant exteriors and comfortable amenities
More than $80 million paid out to Pioneer ACO beneficiaries, report finds
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 05, 2015
Nearly $81 million has been made in payments on behalf of beneficiaries in Pioneer accountable care organizations through Sept. 30, a new report finds.
Telehealth in three steps
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 18, 2014
From Jewish Home Lifecare winning a McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Award for their project with Panasonic, to attending a session at LeadingAge on telehealth mental services, to moderating a...
Stryker to pay $80 million in OtisMed claims
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 09, 2014
Medical device manufacturer Stryker and its subsidiary OtisMed Corporation will pay more than $80 million to resolve criminal and civil liability claims related to knee replacements, the Food and Drug...
Shifts linked to memory loss
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2014
Staff on shift schedules might experience diminished memory and thinking skills, according to a new study.
Managed care project runs into trouble in CA
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2014
In case you were wondering how the largest pilot program for managing dual eligibles is going in California, the short answer is “Not great.”
‘Elderspeak’ study reveals prevalence: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 21, 2014
Certified nursing assistants are more likely to use “elderspeak,” a form of patronizing speech used with seniors, if they are familiar with the resident, if the resident has dementia, or others...