‘Smart’ alerts serve to boost labor efficiency, cut waste
New GOJO SMARTLINK Service Alerts allow providers to reduce waste and maximize the efficiency of environmental service workers, according to results of a pilot project.
Print Issue: March 01, 2017
High Court to hear SNF case
The U.S. Supreme Court was scheduled to hear arguments in late February in a nursing home arbitration lawsuit that could alter the industry’s future, close observers said.
Red, white and blue bash
President Donald Trump was in two places at one time on Jan. 20 — his inauguration in Washington, D.C., and The Summit at Plantsville in Plantsville, CT.
Where the rubber meets the road
I’ve been thinking a lot about tires today. Mostly because I can. And because my brain hurts from pondering possible PPS changes, Ultra-High therapy billing, and whether peptide-hydrogel biomaterial helps heal chronic wounds.
Trump aide: Medicaid grants will cut fraud
In a possible sign of what providers might be able to expect regarding Medicaid funding changes, White House senior adviser Kellyanne Conway said in late January that moving to block grants would “really cut out the fraud, waste and abuse,” and that beneficiaries would “get the help directly.”
11th Online Expo rolls out the red carpet
Long-term care’s virtual trade show continues its record-setting run with another round of top-rate educational sessions, up to 5 free CE credits, vendor booths and a whole lot more
Where Are They Now: Signature HealthCARE of Fentress County
If telehealth is the future, Signature HealthCARE of Fentress County is already in the time machine.
Verma: Fraud a hefty priority
Seema Verma, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, said during her Feb. 16 confirmation hearing that tackling healthcare fraud would be a “top priority” should she get the job.
Reader Poll: What do you do either before or after you take vacation to really help yourself?
“A week before, I am focused on tying up loose ends, and I delegate things I know are coming so when I get back, they’ll be finished. It clears my mind before I leave, so nothing is pressing.”
Walking tied to word game may boost seniors’ activity
An iPad-based game connecting seniors with walking is showing promise and being evaluated for a larger community trial, according to a feasibility study.
