LTC leaders feel ready for tech challenges despite lack of confidence in supervisors: McKnight’s Market...
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 13, 2019
Nearly one-third of directors of nursing and almost one-fourth of administrators say they feel “ahead of the curve” when it comes to their ability to keep up with technology and innovation at work.
Four SNFs, physical therapy center to pay $9.7 million in ‘upcoding’ case
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 12, 2019
Four skilled nursing facilities and a physical therapy center in the Chicago area have agreed to pay $9.7 million to resolve upcoding claims.
Profile: Going to bat for seniors
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 06, 2019
For Nick Vizzoca, nothing beats a summer evening spent at PNC Park eating a hot dog while watching the Pittsburgh Pirates. But a close second is seeing the residents of Terrace Place at Vincentian,...
Ventana by Buckner selects tech platform
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 04, 2019
Ventana by Buckner, a life care community in Dallas, has selected Touchtown for its employees and residents. Ventana plans to install Touchtown’s Resident Concierge and Staff Communicator solutions...
PDPM, workforce worries, facility closures headline AHCA lobbying blitz in Washington
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 04, 2019
WASHINGTON — The annual spring lobbying rush led by the nation’s largest nursing home association is underway. Today, hundreds of providers will be petitioning dozens of their respective lawmakers...
Vision loss tied to cognitive decline-related functional limitations among seniors
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Impaired vision among the elderly may lead to cognitive decline-related functional limitations, investigators have found.
Post-acute falls a top source for hospital readmissions, researchers find
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Post-discharge fall-related injury is a leading readmission diagnosis for seniors, a new study finds.
Women with depression symptoms face higher risk for developing chronic diseases
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Women with depression symptoms face higher risk for developing chronic diseases
Clinical Briefs for Friday, May 31
By
John O'Connor
May 30, 2019
Virus ‘identity change’ might affect Alzheimer’s development … Rapamycin may be repurposed to fight aging … House seeks drug price relief for seniors
Hospital sinks $37 million into new nursing home that will operate like a hotel
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 29, 2019
Orlando Health saw an opportunity to build its skilled nursing base after looking closely at its aging post-acute facility in Winter Garden, FL.