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...
Learn how to advocate in D.C.
By
Tara Roberts
Jul 07, 2017
I’ve had the pleasure and honor of participating in advocacy in a variety ways in the last 10 years .
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.
Listening instead of reacting
By
Tara Roberts
Oct 29, 2015
Reimbursement model changes should bring freedom back to the licensed professional.
The pressure is on, Part 2
By
Tara Roberts
May 29, 2015
To follow up on my recent blog about CMS changing pressure ulcer quality measurements, I wanted to give advice on how to create a better wound care program.
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...
Preparing your back yard
By
Tara Roberts
Aug 29, 2014
SNF providers are scrambling to prepare to be “bought” by ACOs, aligned with potential bundling partners, selected as a preferred provider, and ultimately “sold” to the best, not...
‘The Great Perhaps’ in LTC
By
Tara Roberts
Jul 18, 2014
In post-acute care, particularly the SNF future, it can be “Great” but there are so many “Perhaps” that the definition of what “Great” is going to be is unclear.
Pain: An LTC rehab perspective
By
Tara Roberts
Apr 11, 2014
LTC therapists seem to be stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to patient pain. Pain management is at the forefront of surveyors and scrutinized as a CMS quality measure.