Real-time video used in therapy sessions could help stroke survivors rehabilitate more quickly, according to researchers.
Error reporting too problematic
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2011
Providers need to make it easier for nurses to disclose errors that are committed in nursing homes, according to researchers of a unique study.
Obama’s cuts draw hot provider rebuke
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2013
President Obama’s proposed budget is dead in the water as long-term care providers see it. They stand to lose $81 billion over 10 years if the measure is approved.
Feds say arbitration OK, but with caveats
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule July 16 allowing nursing home pre-dispute arbitration agreements — but it comes with significant strings attached.
Multi-facility execs’ pay rises
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 08, 2018
Executives with multi-site organizations in the nonprofit aging services sector received average raises of 4.7% in 2017, the same as the previous year, according to a LeadingAge-commissioned survey. Chief...
Providers blast bills as payment robbers
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 04, 2016
Long-term care lobbyists often gather in Washington to promote legislation they favor.
Liability costs rising: report
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2012
Long-term care operators have had to pay 4% more annually in liability costs over the past three years, a new analysis shows.
CMS airing out staffing data
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 01, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced in early January it would start posting nursing home turnover rates for nurses and administrators, as well as weekend staffing levels, by the end...
Providers ‘concerned’ over post-acute plans
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 04, 2016
Worried provider groups have called for a slowdown in the development of Medicare cost measures for post-acute care.
CMS airing out staffing data
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced in early January it would start posting nursing home turnover rates for nurses and administrators, as well as weekend staffing levels, by the end...