Rising Star researchers sparked by personal stories
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 25, 2019
It’s exciting to have two McKnight’s Women of Distinction Rising Stars who are academic researchers.
PDPM: Here’s what you really need to know
By
John O'Connor
Apr 15, 2019
The federal government is promoting its updated Medicare payment system as a change that will ensure two benefits. The first is better care. The second is reduced costs. Anyone who thinks those two goals...
Always nice to see some positive news for SNFs coming out of academia
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 09, 2019
Sometimes, it’s easy to get the impression that academics are trying heap things upon the skilled care sector.
What the VA is doing to our veterans is an absolute disgrace
By
John O'Connor
Apr 08, 2019
For the life of me, I can’t understand why there are not people protesting at the Department of Veterans Affairs office right now.
Mind-blowing research that all skilled nursing providers can use
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 21, 2019
LeadingAge might not spring jarring new study results on us all that often, but when it does, look out.
Come for the Rainmaker, but don’t overlook the real experts
By
John O'Connor
Feb 25, 2019
By all accounts, Paul Ryan is an extremely intelligent, charismatic and likable guy. And I have to believe he’s much happier these days pondering what’s best for the future of the republic. At least...
Skilled nursing gets its turn in the spotlight
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 20, 2019
For anyone doubting the viability or need to follow the skilled nursing market, the proof is before us this week.
We are stunned, stunned that such prescribing could occur
By
John O'Connor
Feb 11, 2019
As Cindy Lauper famously sang, money changes everything. And when it comes to medicine, there are billions and billions of reasons why hinky behavior might occur.
GO forth: Program focuses on outcomes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 07, 2019
SNFs are not resorts. But they can be more attractive to prospective clients.
We’re shocked, shocked that such prescribing could occur
By
John O'Connor
Feb 04, 2019
You mean to tell me that sometimes greed and lust take priority over the Hippocratic Oath? Say it ain’t so!