Culture Change: A tag-line for yesterday’s LTC improvements?
By
Joe DiMinico
Jun 09, 2016
I am certain many recognize the term “culture change” from a myriad of resources available within the long-term care professional community.
Navigating reimbursement for telemedicine
By
Christy Tosh Crider, Anthea Daniels and John Shuster
Jun 08, 2016
In addition to payment, ensuring compliance of a telehealth arrangement with the federal and state anti-kickback statutes is key.
Painting and opera lessen agitation in resident
By
Jack York
Jun 06, 2016
On our journey last month in McKnight’s, we were introduced to a pilot from Brookdale.
Reading beyond the rankings
By
May 31, 2016
It’s easy to take big, national health reports like the 2016 America’s Health Ranking Senior Report, skim the results for your state and leave it at that.
Beyond reporting: Prevention on elder abuse
By
Cean Eppelheimer
May 27, 2016
Elder abuse is a real and growing problem in the U.S. An estimated one out of every 10 elders in this country will report experiencing abuse, which can take the form of physical, sexual, or financial abuse,...
New survey demonstrates impact of NSAIDs
By
Penney Cowan
May 27, 2016
A new survey shows that despite the widespread use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in this country, there is a lack of understanding about these commonly used pain medications.
New options in financing long-term care
By
Tom McInerney
May 20, 2016
Medicaid is not a sustainable way to pay for long-term care.
Improper payments often about inaccuracy
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 20, 2016
One of the common aphorisms uttered in the Newman house is Hanlon’s razor. It has various iterations, but it is basically “never assume malice what can be explained by stupidity.”
Neutrality an elusive concept in ‘site-neutral’ payment talk
By
James M. Berklan
May 19, 2016
It’s fitting we’re in the midst of Triple Crown season. That means it’s time to pick a horse as your next winner — and it could possibly be a very big winner.
Should your facility try telemedicine?
By
Christy Tosh Crider, Anthea Daniels, John Shuster
May 18, 2016
The benefits of telemedicine are pretty straightforward.