Shattering my rose-colored glasses: From provider to family member
By
Tara Roberts
Aug 13, 2018
Over time and with specialization your work focus can become narrowed. You can even convince yourself that healthcare has progressed to the point of thinking we are doing a remarkable job. But being on...
#Unboxme in 2018
By
Tara Roberts
Jan 03, 2018
I know you think you have unwrapped all of the presents under your company’s Christmas tree-but wait. I know of a present that you haven’t “unboxed” yet and it’s the gift...
Bridging the gap: Millennials in LTC
By
Tara Roberts
Dec 28, 2016
Millennials were raised to be confident individuals. This confidence can be off-putting to their more seasoned coworkers.
It’s that time of year again …
By
Tara Roberts
Nov 18, 2016
Currently, we should understand Medicare Part B through the lens of Section 202 of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA).
SNF skilled length of stay: Where’s my cookie?
By
Tara Roberts
May 02, 2016
How are a SNF Length of Stay and discharge measurements related to cookies? Grab a glass a milk and let’s dive in.
The Maturity Continuum in QAPI
By
Tara Roberts
Sep 11, 2015
How could I improve upon what I feel is a very strong and effective method of teaching and achieving successful skin and wound care programs?
The pressure is on, Part 1
By
Tara Roberts
May 20, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released its annual series of Medicare payment-related proposed rules for long-term care post-acute settings, which includes skilled nursing facilities,...
Is the failed therapy cap repeal for the best?
By
Tara Roberts
Apr 24, 2015
The recent battle over the SGR passage with the Cardin Amendment brought forth glaring differences in outpatient therapy providers and their priorities. While I, along with the entire therapy world, dream...
What’s in a name?
By
Tara Roberts
Mar 04, 2015
The new name of the American Coalition for Healthcare Claims Integrity is the Council for Medicare Integrity. Does that mean they’ll change their focus? Not quite.
Regaining an appreciation of prevention
By
Tara Roberts
Feb 05, 2015
Healthcare is mandated to reduce spending. The problem is that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and others are so blinded by the “reduce spending” element that we have lost our...