Exec. Dir., American Medical Directors Association
The rule that rankles
By
Julie Williamson
Feb 01, 2011
The new Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) rule could strain long-term care providers, but the new pay scheme is survivable, an association says
Working with the dying can be rewarding
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2011
Experiencing death and dying every day does not negatively affect caregivers who work in hospice or palliative care settings, new research indicates.
Preventive post-stroke care proves critical for recovery
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2011
Within a year of suffering an acute ischemic stroke, two-thirds of Medicare patients discharged from the hospital either died or were rehospitalized, residents recently discovered. Full findings appear...
New short-cycle law: Is it worth the pain?
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2011
Long-term care pharmacists will have to adjust to shorter dispensation cycles
Two major chains anticipate strong earnings during 2011
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2011
Two skilled nursing companies maintained strong earnings outlooks for 2011, citing the new Medicare payment system and overall business growth.
Living a dream: the write stuff
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2011
Not everybody can say they got their wish before they died. Jackie Edgar did.
Expanded Online Expo is back by popular demand
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2011
We’re back and better than ever. That familiar, proud phrase is the first thing that popped into my mind as I wondered how I would approach this month’s column topic. There’s really no...
There’s no place like home
By
Mary Gustafson
Feb 01, 2011
This Green House care model uses leading technology to make a nursing home truly a home away from home, for residents, families
Providers unsure about EHR ‘meaningful use’ provisions
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2011
“Meaningful use” requirements providers must meet for Medicare and Medicaid electronic health record incentive programs continue to concern caregivers.