Perhaps providers haven’t let down their guard enough, but as of this writing, there hasn’t been panic whenever I’ve talked to them about coronavirus implications. Sure, there’s concern, but more...
One way to say thanks
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2020
Ever feel like you’re really cranking it until some show-off makes you look like a rank amateur? Please don’t feel too bad; we’ve all been there.
Our deeper reservoir
By
Gary Tetz
Apr 01, 2020
I’m not an epidemiologist. Or a doctor. Or a calming Zen master, pastor, rabbi or priest. Unfortunately, I can’t create lifesaving vaccines in my garage, or turn my CPAP machine into an improvised...
Analysis: Medicaid program on the chopping block
By
Liza Berger
Apr 01, 2020
While previous administrations have gone after Medicaid spending and capitulated, that is little consolation to current long-term care stakeholders and longtime observers. They wonder if this time the...
Virtual reality emerges as a viable tool in rehab therapy
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2020
Increasingly prevalent technology shows promise with Parkinson’s, stroke and memory care patients.
IT checkup: Currency of data drives boundless innovation
By
John Hall
Apr 01, 2020
From wearables to sensors, devices are harnessing information to improve care, quality of life and more.
April FocusOn briefs
Apr 01, 2020
The LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions has released an Excel-based turnover cost calculator tool to help providers estimate how much staff turnover is costing their community. The organization notes...
COVID-19 song lightens mood
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 01, 2020
Singing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” Maryland-based operator Nexion Health used a music video to help raise awareness on how providers can prevent the spread of COVID-19 in their...
Dina Besirevic is finding her home in LTC
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 01, 2020
Dina Besirevic, Regional Clinical Reimbursement Consultant, Villa Healthcare
Budget plan poses ‘crippling’ pay cuts
By
Liza Berger
Mar 04, 2020
Nursing home operators are sounding the alarm after President Donald Trump released a fiscal year 2021 budget proposal that would severely reduce spending for the Medicaid and Medicare programs.