How to do it… Design that appeals to family members
By
John Hall
Dec 04, 2015
More and more, families are having greater influence on deciding where their loved ones will stay. And the things they’re looking for are rooted in comfort and familiarity. Experts advise how to...
Penalties surge under new law
By
John O'Connor
Dec 04, 2015
The new federal budget could prove costly for accused providers.
LeadingAge salutes Minnix, new leaders
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
A record number of LeadingAge attendees and eight past board chairmen honored outgoing President and CEO Larry Minnix in a polished “thank you” ceremony at the group’s annual meeting...
Providers cite HIPAA wrongly
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 04, 2015
Care coordination is often stymied by incorrect understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a former Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services official noted at LeadingAge’s...
Just a part of the job?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 04, 2015
Who has the most dangerous jobs in America? Police officers? Firefighters? Loggers? How about healthcare workers?
Mid-morning may be best break time: study
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Dec 04, 2015
The best time of day to take a break is mid-morning, according to a new study from Baylor University.
Study: Healthcare workers not making healthy choices
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Dec 04, 2015
Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers don’t always practice what they preach when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, a new study suggests.
Ask the Nursing Expert about… rehospitalizations
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Dec 04, 2015
I heard my new director of nursing talking to some of the nurses saying, we must stop rehospitalizations. I am a new nurse to long-term care — can you please explain this to me?
Arbitration clauses get more scrutiny
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
The autumn of discontent over pre-event arbitration agreements continued to rage.
Feds consolidate, join billing lawsuits vs. SavaSeniorCare
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
The federal government has thrown its weight behind whistleblower complaints against skilled nursing chain
SavaSeniorCare LLC. Authorities joined three lawsuits accusing the massive provider of “routinely”...