To reduce hospital readmissions, consider the power of voice technology
By
Bruce Baron
Nov 03, 2020
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital readmission for older adults had become a $20 billion annual expense for Medicare. An important study by the University of Texas Division of Rehabilitation Sciences...
Making a center more productive
By
Bruce Baron
Oct 10, 2016
In a study of Canadian nurses, researchers found that absenteeism rates among nurses – a major contributor to open shifts and overtime expenses – averaged 8% and could be even higher for less...
Why this OSU study is a must-read for providers
By
Bruce Baron
Jul 04, 2016
Eldercare providers in the U.S. and Canada are collectively spending millions of dollars developing programming and activities for seniors. Is this money well spent?
Helping prevent falls in seniors
By
Bruce Baron
Feb 25, 2016
Do you have a plan to keep your seniors safe?
How eldercare providers can save lives
By
Bruce Baron
Jul 03, 2015
Summer is a wonderful time of the year.
Avoiding fraud claims
By
Bruce Baron
Apr 17, 2015
With Medicare and Medicaid costs soaring, federal and state agencies are looking at various avenues to rein in costs. Fraudulent billings from healthcare providers costs taxpayers millions of dollars each...
When a storm hits your community
By
Bruce Baron
Feb 27, 2015
Right now there are more than 101 inches of snow in Boston. Whether it’s a snow storm in New England or Minnesota, a tornado in Nebraska or a hurricane in the South, long-term care providers have...
Turning discharged patients into a referral source
By
Bruce Baron
Jan 02, 2015
Hospitals have a large financial incentive to ensure care plans are followed, as readmission penalties can cost millions of dollars. These large institutions often deploy multiple teams just to make outbound...
How one community increased prospects
By
Bruce Baron
Aug 22, 2014
Competition for residents is becoming more intense as senior living communities chase fewer qualified prospects. Getting prospects to visit your community is the first step in converting them to residents.
Preparing for a hurricane
By
Bruce Baron
Jul 25, 2014
For providers, Hurricane Arthur was a reminder to take another look at your emergency preparedness to ensure your plan is up-to-date and effective.