New Trilogy partnership tackles workforce turnover, stability
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 25, 2020
In an effort to reduce the persistent problem of turnover and promote workforce stability, long-term care provider Trilogy Health Services has entered into a partnership that gives its employees easier...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Robert G. Kramer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 24, 2020
When people discuss how freely capital now flows in this sector, demographics and a strong economy usually get the credit. Often overlooked is the man perhaps most responsible for opening the spigot: Robert...
Countdown to NIC spring show in San Diego continues
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 13, 2020
The annual spring meeting of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry will take place March 4-6 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
Firms representing nursing homes can’t sue Illinois, managed care groups for unpaid bills
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 12, 2020
Firms representing nursing homes don’t have the authority to sue the state of Illinois and Medicaid managed care organizations for outstanding bills for beneficiaries, an appeals court has ruled.
NEA grant funds cultural arts program at American Indian nursing facility
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 05, 2020
Residents at a North Carolina-based American Indian nursing facility will soon be able to participate in a cultural arts program thanks to federal grant funding.
Diagnoses, prescribing are ever-critical under PDPM
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2020
Experts agree critical medication mistakes occur during transitions from acute to post-acute care. Many are associated with multiple diagnoses and miscommunicated medication orders.
Analysis: Providers adjust to the new world of PDPM
By
Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
As landmark program begins, stakeholders now ask the question: What will the data show?
Admit it: It’s time to give credit where credit is due
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2020
Throughout history, the cards have been stacked against various figures. So don’t get to feeling too singular when you sense the long-term care blues coming over you.
How to do it … infection control compliance
By
John Hall
Feb 02, 2020
Two months into Phase 3 of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ latest Medicare rules of participation provisions, nursing homes are well-versed in stricter infection control rules around antibiotic...
Transport rates for portable X-rays in peril for 11 states
By
Liza Berger
Feb 02, 2020
Nursing home providers in 11 states and Washington, D.C., may have to send more residents to the hospital to undergo X-rays, if a change from a Medicare Administrative Contractor goes into effect this...