3 value-based purchasing strategies to help you get ahead
By
Sally Rodriguez
May 21, 2014
Long-term care providers have a stronger hook than they probably realize regarding the toughening of penalties for hospitals with high readmission rates.
Care coordination models show promise in reducing hospitalizations, Medicare costs among SNF residents
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Mar 07, 2017
Care coordination models tested through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ have indicated which strategies can help reduce hospitalizations, according to a new study.
McKnight’s Tech Award deadline nears
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 09, 2019
The categories available are: 1) Quality, 2) High Tech/High Touch, 3) Innovator of the Year, 4) Keep It Super Simple (KISS), 5) Safety, and, for skilled care operators only, 5) Transitions.
Business briefs
Apr 01, 2013
» Emeritus Senior Living recently said it wants to hire 1,000 veterans by 2018. The assisted living and skilled nursing provider says this is the first such veteran recruiting program in senior care....
ONLINE EXPO UNDERWAY: Technology pioneer demonstrates how animated characters can improve senior care
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 21, 2013
Encouraging residents to talk to animated agents could improve adherence to medication, reduce the need for restraints and lower rehospitalization rates. That’s what Timothy Bickmore, Ph.D., said...
Readmission penalties to increase, hit half of all hospitals
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Aug 04, 2016
Readmission penalties for hospitals are expected to increase significantly over the course of the next year, according to a new report from Kaiser Health News.
Tamiflu reduces length of hospital stay, readmissions in older adults: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 13, 2021
Hospitalized influenza patients who were given oseltamivir soon after diagnosis were less likely to be readmitted within 30 days and had shorter lengths of stay than their peers.
Federal government to release $220 million in healthcare IT stimulus grants, Biden, Sebelius announce
May 06, 2010
Vice President Joe Biden and Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius this week disclosed that $220 million in stimulus grants for pilot programs will be disbursed to test healthcare...
9th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo arrives March 25-26
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 19, 2015
The 9th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo will take place March 25-26 and again offer up to five free continuing education credits to attendees. Registration is ongoing.
Annual McKnight’s Online Expo returns March 25-26
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 18, 2015
The 9th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo will take place March 25-26 and again offer up to five free continuing education credits to attendees. Registration is ongoing.