As Beth Mace has moved along her path with the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, the journey has become personal.
State to reward providers who meet quality metrics with bigger share of ‘landmark’ 15% increase
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 28, 2019
Provider organizations in Oklahoma are hailing the passage of a nursing home funding bill that comes with a 15% rate hike — and a few strings attached. The $34 million reform bill includes $22 million...
Nursing homes may be targeted for turning away patients being treated for opioid addiction
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 18, 2018
Federal investigators could begin cracking down on nursing facilities that refuse admission to patients being treated for opioid addiction, experts are warning.
Profile: Earl L. ‘Buddy’ Carter
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2017
Soon after striking out on his own as a retail pharmacist, Earl L. “Buddy” Carter found himself back in the driver’s seat.
The pressure’s on
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 05, 2016
New skin injury standards may lead to clinical clarity but they also present myriad questions about billing and liability issues for many long-term care providers
Analysis of antiseptics
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Data-driven strategies, acute-care solutions and natural ingredients will be increasingly important in the battle against HAIs and communicable diseases
A warm welcome mat
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 04, 2016
Providers are brushing up on new designs, textures, treatments and functions to discover how textiles are competing more against hard flooring surfaces.
Right-sized investing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 08, 2018
The finance world will be looking for long-term care’s ‘sweet spot’ in 2018
Break ups can be hard
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2017
Making the switch to a new EHR vendor requires research, resources and resolve
Personal furniture
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 06, 2015
Not too hard, not too soft: Future selections for seniors will emphasize choice and style while embracing function to a higher degree than ever before, experts say