To really understand what is going on in the wacky world of Medicare therapy billing, here’s all you really need to know.
Non-white residents face skin issues too
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2014
While people of color appear less likely to develop skin conditions such as foot ulcers and cancers, they are far from immune, experts insist. A new study provides recommendations for the prevention and...
New stem cell population may hold key to skin tissue repairs
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2012
Researchers have identified a new stem cell population in the skin epidermis that is responsible for tissue repair. The finding could lead to new wound care treatments, they say.
An ACO success story
By
John O'Connor
Jan 04, 2016
If there’s one question sure to put a provider on edge these days, it’s this: How do I transition my facility into the world of accountable care organizations?
Care improvements reduce amputations
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2013
Advances in diabetic foot ulcer treatments are helping reduce lower-extremity amputations, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Iowa Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation studied...
Why coronavirus detection may be going to the dogs
By
John O'Connor
May 03, 2020
Might it soon be possible for dogs to detect the coronavirus? We may soon find out, thanks to a study now underway at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
Home care on your tail
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2020
I have a suggestion for skilled care operators who aren’t losing enough sleep due to COVID-19.
Lawyers, guns and money (minus the guns)
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2023
By all indications, it is going to be very good year in long-term care. At least, for lawy firms serving the sector.
IOM insists that feds more carefully oversee IT vendors
By
John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2012
The Department of Health and Human Services should impose more oversight of healthcare information technology vendors, a new report recommends.
The Big Picture: PDPM lowdown
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2019
Spring is in the air. So, too, is provider angst about Medicare’s looming Patient-Driven Payment Model, better known as PDPM.