Improved voice recognition may be a boon for providers
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2014
Scientists are working to teach computers to recognize not only words but also the myriad meanings, subtleties and attitudes those words can convey.
BusinessBriefs for December 2014
Dec 01, 2014
» Omega Healthcare Investors is poised to own nearly 875 skilled nursing properties across 41 states, following its merger with Aviv REIT in a $3 billion deal announced in November. The all-stock deal...
Occupancy passes 90%
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Seniors housing stock enjoyed occupancy rates above 90% in the third quarter, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care announced. Occupancy is up 3.4% since the cyclical low of 86.9% seen...
Nonprofits need to examine core services, says chairman
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Nonprofit long-term care providers must work together to address alarming trends, or their market share could plummet, LeadingAge Chairman David Gehm told association members.
Ask the payment expert … about PEPPER reports
By
Patricia Boyer
Dec 01, 2014
We never downloaded our PEPPER report. How important is it?
States eye Medicaid hikes
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2014
In a sign that the economy continues its recovery from the devastating recession of 2008, most states are committed to raising Medicaid fees in fiscal years 2014 and 2015, research from the Kaiser Family...
Medicare coverage kicks in, 2 years after landmark win
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2014
Seven years after filing for Medicare benefits for diabetes complications, Glenda Jimmo of Bristol, VT, finally qualified for skilled home health maintenance coverage. The obstacle that caused the long...
Ask the nursing expert … about Medicare penalties
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Dec 01, 2014
I’m hearing a lot about Medicare penalties. Should I be worried about this?
Degreed DONs found to be more valuable
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Nursing homes with highly educated, certified directors of nursing have better outcomes on some key quality measures, according to recent findings.
Study cites staffing increase as injury-reduction strategy
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 01, 2014
Higher nurse-to-patient ratios result in fewer job-related injuries and illnesses, according to research that measures the effects of a 10-year-old California law.