As more operators develop information management networks, technology problems are also on the rise for more facilities.
Providers: Get detailed contracts when entering Medicaid managed care systems, AHCA guidance urges
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McKnight's Staff
Jun 04, 2013
Long-term care providers should be cautious adopters as Medicaid managed care programs grow in scope and number, according to a new report and toolkit from the American Health Care Association. Advisory...
Surviving disaster may up dementia risk
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Dec 06, 2016
Older adults who live through a disaster may also face an increased risk of dementia and cognitive impairment, according to a recent study.
Hospital-based efforts to prevent readmissions for heart conditions found to be lacking, research finds
Jul 26, 2012
Comprehensive plans to prevent hospital readmissions for heart failure and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in U.S. hospitals are spotty at best, new research suggests.
Retirees’ long-term care risk management plans may not be realistic, actuaries find
Mar 25, 2011
Planning for long-term care continues to be a major concern for many facing retirement, but their risk-management plans need some improvement, according to a new report from the Society of Actuaries.
Mobility, ADL difficulties rising among middle-aged Americans
Apr 07, 2010
More older, middle-aged Americans are reporting serious mobility-related disabilities and difficulties performing activities of daily living than ever before, according to a new study.
Care coordination, transportation among provider concerns: report
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Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2019
Programs addressing care coordination, transportation and food insecurity are disrupting traditional healthcare delivery, according to Change Healthcare and the HealthCare Executive Group’s 9th Annual...
Senior living finance podcasts now available
Sep 14, 2010
Four senior-living podcasts by industry insider Jim Moore are now available at his firm’s website. The podcasts address referral sources, lost prospect exit surveys, creating a community of choice...
NADONA conference to be held June 12-15 in Atlanta
Dec 18, 2009
The 2010 National Association Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care conference will take place June 12-16 in Atlanta. The Minimum Data Set 3.0, Quality Indicator Survey and other top-of-mind...
Also in the News for Thursday, Oct. 19
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Oct 19, 2017
AHCA/NCAL elects new board, Wylie named chairman … More than half of RNs report patient bias, offensive comments, survey shows … Former drug company exec top candidate for HHS secretary post...