The chances of the next two months involving an intellectual discussion of the intricacies of healthcare policy within the current political spectrum is nil. But those of us in healthcare media wouldn’t...
Obama lauds change in payment schemes
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 06, 2016
The next president and congressional leaders should continue to promote value-based purchasing and alternative payment models, President Barack Obama said in an academic article last month.
Positive attitudes in aging lead to resilience
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 05, 2016
Having a positive attitude in aging makes seniors more resilient under stress, according to new research. This means more than you probably think.
Providers urged to use claims data to help drive LTC business plans
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 29, 2016
Skilled nursing providers should examine healthcare claims data to find regional or state trends that may change their business plan, an expert said Tuesday.
Embracing managed care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 10, 2016
What was clear from the panel was managed care, skilled nursing and home health have to build partnerships.
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.”
MACRA regs challenging for elderly patients, advocates say
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Elizabeth Newman
May 16, 2016
Regulations under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act could create more challenges for long-term or terminally ill patients, eldercare advocates said last week.
The difference between addiction and dependence with opioids
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 06, 2016
While I love long-term care and the people who work in it, I don’t think anyone would assert that it’s cool.
The need for semi-skilled workers in LTC
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 29, 2016
What do the meat and poultry industry and long-term care have in common, other than often dealing with turkeys? It turns out both have challenges in hiring semi-skilled workers, which is addressed in a...
CMS drops payment cut related to two-midnight rule
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 20, 2016
Faced with a legal challenge, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has killed a two-midnight inpatient payment cut to hospitals. The agency will not move forward with a 0.2% inpatient payment cut...