The beauty of bad publicity
When I saw the New York Times article illuminating the clever ways devious operators could inflate their Medicare star ratings, I had mixed emotions ranging from fury to rage.
Amodeo joins AHCA
Arlene Amodeo has joined the Quality and Research Department as the new research analyst at the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, starting Sept. 2
Ice buckets, fund-raising and long-term care
Whoever dreamed up the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge should be given a medal — and immediately hired to speak at the next long-term care association conference. Such creativity and that kind of Midas touch...
What to remember about LTC furniture
Healthcare administrators often consider furniture a sunken cost as they believe it needs to be repeatedly replaced in order to preserve quality and durability, as well as meet health standards.
Hospitals cast a wide net for SNF patients
For skilled nursing facilities it’s a struggle to stay ahead of the Medicare initiatives and market forces that are causing hospitals and health systems to narrow their post-acute care networks....
Benefiting from a selection tool for EHRs
There are many parts of attending annual big conferences that I love, from seeing old industry friends to attending good sessions. But I also, not so secretly, love the exhibit halls — for several reasons.
Neal joins Ripley PR
Morgan Neal has joined Ripley PR, a B2B public relations agency, as its new PR & social media coordinator. The agency, located in East Tennessee, represents clients based throughout the U.S. and Canada...
Dementia or just new batteries needed?
Age-related changes are a natural part of everyone’s existence. We can all expect to get wrinkles, gray hair, and decreases in our vision and hearing, among many other delightful changes. However,...
Why the New York Times’ ‘hatchet job’ shows better days are coming to long-term care
A pall hangs over this sector at the moment, thanks to the New York Times.
Readmission penalty categories inspire more analysis and opportunity
The Medicare stakes are about to get higher.
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