Big pharmaceutical companies are exploring “brand personality” in their marketing strategies, according to new research.
Home care sensor market may be $1.2 billion by 2018
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 01, 2014
Just like the markets for skilled nursing and assisted living, demand for sensors in home care is expected to jump in the next five years.
Delve into hot topics at the 2014 Expo
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo brings national experts, continuing education credits, vendor booths and more straight to your desktop, or wherever you connect to the Internet
Ask the legal expert … about responding to abuse allegations
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2014
A family has accused one of our aides of abuse. We investigated the accusation and determined it’s not true, but the family keeps making accusations and wants her arrested. What can we do to protect...
Likely closure can’t stop CMS termination
By
Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2014
Despite meeting criteria for “irreparable injury,” a Rochester, NY-based skilled nursing facility that is appealing Medicare and Medicaid termination can’t qualify for a stay of termination,...
Extra audits clog and freeze Medicare appeals process
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
Providers who want to have an administrative law judge consider a Medicare claim appeal can save their breath and memos for now.
I couldn’t live without … LogicMark’s FreedomAlert
Mar 01, 2014
Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries faced a challenge common to operators of continuing care retirement communities: How to offer emergency response services for independent living residents while maximizing...
ITUpdate
Mar 01, 2014
» Gregory L. Alexander, Ph.D. will address “How tech tools are changing the face of LTC,” at an upcoming webinar. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern) on March 26. This presentation...
Interoperability experts see bright future including LTC
By
John Andrews
Mar 01, 2014
In the 10 years since the Bush Administration launched its healthcare interoperability initiative by creating the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, a lot of progress has been made toward...
State News
Mar 01, 2014
HAWAII — One of the most expensive states in the country for long-term care is staring down the barrel of dwindling budgets and a rapidly growing elderly population. Officials are taking proactive measures...