Unfortunately, turning away opioid addicts might be necessary
By
Joan Baird, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP and Blake Griese, JD, PharmD
May 07, 2018
While the practice of turning away opioid addicts may appear heartless, this may be necessary given some of the administrative and regulatory hurdles that exist.
Why ASC 606 elevates risk for LTC providers
By
Steven Shill and Venson Wallin
Oct 03, 2017
The Department of Justice’s largest-ever healthcare fraud enforcement action, announced in mid-July, sends a clear signal about the federal government’s escalating efforts to eradicate and...
Understanding chiropractic care in LTC
By
Lisa Z. Killinger, D.C.
Jun 09, 2017
LTC health professionals know all too well that musculoskeletal pain is a common patient complaint.
A path to success for LTC antibiotic stewardship
By
James Keegan, M.D.
May 08, 2017
There are two dates fast approaching that will have a major impact on long-term care operations and revenue.
Celebrating 40 years of AMDA
By
Chris Laxton
Apr 07, 2017
Even since I joined the Society as Executive Director four years ago, I have seen the Society and the setting change a great deal.
A workers’ compensation success story
By
Ellen Burke
Mar 03, 2017
When an injured employee is out of work, there is a potential that the injury will impact an organization’s productivity, efficiency and overtime costs.
New accounting standard presents unique challenges for PAC providers
By
Steven Shill
Jan 27, 2017
Healthcare companies, particularly post-acute care providers, may feel the pain more than others, and they – along with their investors – should prepare sooner rather than later.
Preparing for baby boomers at the ASCP conference
Sep 14, 2016
At the conference, not only will you have exposure to exceptional educational and networking opportunities, you will also be able to join us as we ready ourselves for the boom ahead
ASCP forum offers next steps
By
Frank L. Grosso, RPh
Apr 04, 2016
Today there is a substantial body of literature on the changing long-term and post-acute care industries.
In love we trust
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 24, 2016
Selfless couples prove, beyond all reasonable doubt, that there’s still something alive on this planet that warrants our unreserved trust, intention and devotion.