A third of acute COVID patients rehospitalized; discharge with oxygen support tied to better recovery
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 05, 2021
COVID patients have increased rates of multi-organ dysfunction after hospital discharge, a new study finds. But supplemental oxygen support has been tied to better outcomes in those who experience COVID...
AHCA announces ambitious new quality initiative goals
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 05, 2015
The largest nursing home association in the country has announced a campaign to significantly reduce poor outcomes and hospital readmission rates, and tackle other quality improvement areas.
Redefining Discharges: A Novel Blueprint to Transitional Care
Half of all skilled nursing residents return home after a short stay.
Too much provider consolidation leads to higher healthcare costs, expert says
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 30, 2013
Healthcare providers are increasing coordination to reduce the cost of care, but overly zealous consolidation can actually end up costing more, an expert panelist said at a Monday briefing.
AHCA/NCAL names new board leaders, Parkinson says providers’ survival depends on quality improvement
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 10, 2013
Leonard Russ will lead the American Health Care Association’s Board of Governors as its new chairman, the organization has announced. The nation’s largest long-term care provider association...
HHS announces nursing home care coordination initiative
Jul 11, 2011
A new federal initiative aims to cut hospitalizations among nursing home residents receiving both Medicare and Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services announced Friday.
IT’S HERE: Online Expo starts today
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 25, 2015
Much like an actual rock concert, McKnight’s Online Expo participants will begin today’s sessions with “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me,” a wound care presentation by Janice...
The long-term benefits of short-stay care management
Apr 26, 2023
At Viviant Healthcare of Murfreesboro, located in rural TN, 25% of residents are short stay. When they leave, Lisa Lugo, director of social services, worries. Lacking transportation makes it hard for many...
Managing major neurocognitive disorders in post-acute care
Behavioral health is the fastest-growing area affecting post-acute communities today.
Ask the Payment Expert about … bundled payment initiatives
By
Patricia Boyer
Apr 04, 2016
How do bundled payment initiatives affect my facility?