StaffConnect, a provider of mobile employee engagement solutions, announced its new eBook has been released.
Deadline nears for McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
Long-term care providers have until Friday to enter the second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The goal is to recognize efforts that enhance the resident caregiving experience.
Harvey response brings heartfelt tugs from all of LTC
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 06, 2017
Amid the massive amount of tragic news related to Hurricane Harvey, there also have been many ways long-term care stakeholders have risen to the challenge. The list includes providers as well as the volunteers...
Senior Living Management among MEMIC winners
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 17, 2019
SLM Services LLC of Coconut Creek, FL, received an award for on-the-job safety performance during The MEMIC Group’s Annual Meeting of Policyholders.
Medicaid innovation will come from private sector
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2019
Most providers seem to shrug at the concept of actual Medicaid reform, and federal regulators’ actions give them little reason to do anything but that.
Payment plan phase-outs worry providers despite $250M more for home care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 14, 2019
One of the nation’s largest nursing home industry groups is cautiously backing part of a plan to boost home health system’s coffers by $250 million.
‘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.