Proactive therapy leader’s goal: To help individuals get their ‘Powerback’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 11, 2024
Being both nimble and large aren’t often terms ascribed to the same entity, particularly in an industry known more for the “TLC” of its plethora of long-established smaller therapy providers. Powerback...
Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month: Transforming lives and raising awareness
By
Renee Kinder
Oct 10, 2024
It’s that time of year again! Time to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM), when we take the month of October to recognize the significant contributions of physical therapists (PTs), physical...
A reason for optimism
By
John O'Connor
Sep 29, 2024
What a difference a year makes. At last year’s NIC Fall Conference, the mood wasn’t exactly bleak. But it seemed to linger somewhere between tense and somber.
Step by step, how a CPT® code becomes a code
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 26, 2024
Every fall, healthcare professionals anxiously await the release of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, which outlines policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS and updates to...
National Falls Prevention Week: Turning awareness into action
By
Renee Kinder
Sep 12, 2024
Each year, Falls Prevention Awareness Week marks a critical moment in promoting safety and independence for older adults. Hosted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Falls Free® Initiative,...
The power of language: Elevating documentation in skilled rehab services
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 29, 2024
Wednesday evening began with the familiar routine of back-to-school night, following my son’s class schedule as I moved from one classroom to the next. The evening felt almost mechanical, smiling...
Providers hope to avert political battle as governor uses end-around to allot $258M in LTC funding
By
Kimberly Marselas
John Roszkowski
Aug 16, 2024
While most nursing home providers in Wisconsin will not see a funding bump as part of a $258 million plan to raise long-term care wages, they could still feel an impact.
Drop-in visits: A return to natural communication and community
By
Renee Kinder
Aug 15, 2024
In the heart of downtown Lexington, KY, our neighborhood crew thrives on a sense of togetherness and community, especially as the seasons change into crisp fall evenings. It is not uncommon to pull in...
Kindred renews leases with Ventas as profits tumble
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Haymarket Media
May 01, 2007
Louisville-based Ventas Inc. and Kindred Healthcare Inc. said April 30 they agreed to renew the terms of a lease agreement on 64 facilities owned by Ventas, according to announcements from both companies.
Kindred sheds more facilities
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2012
Kindred Healthcare announced it will not be renewing another lease agreement with Ventas for six nursing and rehabilitation centers and two long-term care facilities.