‘Trauma-informed’ care needed for upcoming Phase 3 requirements
By
Elizabeth Newman
James M. Berklan
Oct 30, 2018
PHILADELPHIA—Better treatments for trauma-afflicted residents should reflect a deeper cultural shift, experts said Monday. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is pushing policies that are “culturally...
Providers covering all bases ahead of Senate hearing and new GAO abuse report citing doubled deficiencies
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 22, 2019
The GAO likely will issue recommendations related to state survey agencies submitting data on instances of abuse and reporting suspicions of a crime to law enforcement.
Lawmaker draws criticism for pro-LTC legislation, campaign contributions
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 15, 2018
A GOP candidate for Wisconsin senator is under criticism for accepting campaign contributions from donors who benefitted from her tort reform bill.
Hospice beneficiaries at a draw with HHS
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 01, 2012
What hospice services will pay for, and whether beneficiaries receive correct information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, converged as issues in court this summer.
Obama administration races to make Medicare changes as healthcare industry objects
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 16, 2016
As the clock clicks down on President Barack Obama’s days in office, the administration remains focused on adjusting Medicare reimbursements, much to the annoyance of healthcare providers.
Managers promoting fun can be harmful
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2014
While manager-approved “fun at work” activities lower turnover, particularly for younger employees, sales performance may suffer, according to a new report.
Bill would speed up post-acute coverage
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Observation stays would count toward establishing Medicare eligibility under reforms in a recent draft bill from the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Analytics partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 26, 2019
CareTrust REIT Inc. and PointRight® have formed a strategic partnership to provide post-acute analytics to CareTrust’s skilled nursing facility portfolio.
Associations join workforce website
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 26, 2019
Seventeen long-term and post-acute care associations announced they had joined CareForTheAging.org, a workforce website originally launched in 2017 by the Indiana Health Care Association/Indiana Center...
VR company forms board
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 30, 2018
MyndVR has formed a Science Advisory Board that will study the medical efficacy of virtual reality on seniors with and without age-related conditions.