Taking a cue from Big Brother: A hospital tool for long-term care providers
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 04, 2014
Relationships between hospitals and nursing homes can be funny things. Working together, they can do great things. But “cooperation” and “outreach” are not operative words frequently...
New exchange technologies promise safer transitions to long-term care facilities
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Nam Nguyen
May 29, 2014
Long-term care facilities strive to provide each patient personalized care. Comprehensive care plans, honoring patient preferences and tailoring services to patients are critical aspects to achieving the...
New legislation would reimburse providers for transition of care services
By
McKnight's Staff
Sep 19, 2012
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would reimburse providers for coordination of care services.
Medicare and Medicaid chief tells long-term care providers: CMS is on their side
Oct 19, 2011
Improving the quality of care and targeting waste and fraud are priorities for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, chief Donald Berwick, M.D. told a large group of long-term care providers Tuesday.