If there’s one question sure to put a provider on edge these days, it’s this: How do I transition my facility into the world of accountable care organizations?
Pitching a terrible idea
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John O'Connor
Mar 05, 2015
Even if you are not a baseball fan, you are probably familiar with the concept of three-strikes-and-you’re-out.
Threat to Medicare pay
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John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2015
Believe it or not, there exists a tiny sliver of skilled care facilities that do not receive Medicare funds. And a few other operators have never encountered billing issues with Uncle Sam. Members of this...
Rides for loved ones a reasonable benefit, AHCA claims
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John O'Connor
Dec 08, 2014
Operators should be able to offer free or discounted rides to the loved ones of residents being transported to skilled care facilities, asserts a letter from the American Health Care Association.
Genesis, Skilled Healthcare deal forms mega-company
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John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2014
Genesis HealthCare and Skilled Healthcare Group will merge to create a single company with more than 500 facilities nationwide, the providers announced in late August.
Execute documentation as it’s claimed: survey expert
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John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2013
An industry expert served up straightforward advice during a recent McKnight’s Super Tuesday webinar: Accurately claim what you do, and do what you claim.
Plasma protein injections help chronic wounds heal
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John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2013
Chronic diabetic wounds can completely heal if they are injected with a plasma protein called plasminogen, according to new research from Umea University in Sweden.
Oxygen chambers don’t help wounds in LTC setting: study
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John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2013
Long-term care providers might want to think twice about including oxygen exposure in the treatment regimen for residents with diabetic foot ulcers. Oxygen treatment does not improve wound healing and...
The trouble with bullies
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John O'Connor
Jan 02, 2013
The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments on the unpleasant subject of workplace harassment. At issue is whether an employer is responsible when the bully is not strictly a boss.
OIG report seeks increased safeguards in the EHR arena
By
John O'Connor
Jan 02, 2013
The move to electronic health records recently had a red flag thrown in front of it by a report from the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services.