The number of older adults and adults with disabilities in the United States is rapidly increasing. Individuals looking for rewarding healthcare careers in a competitive job market should be filling all...
These 3 won’t happen
By
John O'Connor
Feb 08, 2018
There’s nothing quite like a new calendar to get media types acting like story forecasters. What might be more helpful is a brief list of things that won’t be taking place.
CMS expands therapy payment research
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 22, 2014
The government is expanding its research into alternative therapy payments, to consider more holistic changes to the way Medicare reimburses skilled nursing facilities, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
Ask the payment expert: Is ‘look back’ documentation still required
Nursing home dementia residents staying in hospice longer, analysis says
Dec 16, 2010
An analysis of nursing home records found that dementia patients are increasingly using hospice care benefits. It also revealed that 40% of nursing home residents suffer from some degree of dementia at...
It’s time to notice the roses, thorns and buds
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 21, 2020
The most physically demanding thing I’ve ever done is backpack in the Rocky Mountains for about two weeks in raw conditions with energetic youngsters 30 years younger than me. There was extreme heat,...
CMS and providers have reason to celebrate
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 16, 2016
I encourage providers to pause and pat themselves on the back. That’s because 30-day hospital readmission rates have dropped in all states except one over the past five years.
Creating buy-in for Triple Aim
By
Kristy Wikum
May 12, 2014
Before you can implement policies to help achieve the triple aim, you’re going to need the all-important buy-in from staff. First, let’s look at the triple aim itself and how it benefits consumers.
Survey and certification: Level that playing field!
By
Steven Littlehale
Dec 11, 2012
As you engage in quality improvement efforts, put together data-driven marketing materials, complete a HUD refinance application, or talk with families and other community members take care to make sure...
Giving aides a united voice
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 29, 2004
Q&A: Lisa Cantrell worked her way up from nursing aide to nursing director but she never forgot her roots. A decade ago, she helped found a national association for aides. She says progress has been made,...