Therapists envision a brave new world in rehab care
By
John Hall
Apr 12, 2024
Rehab therapy providers are showing resilience and moxie while confronting new challenges with post-acute partners.
A positive early verdict for AI in LTC, with caveats noted
By
John Hall
Apr 12, 2024
AI can be used for predictive analytics, scheduling, and anticipating workforce needs and automating tasks such as patient intake — and, increasingly, those uses are coming to the long-term care market.
‘The Great Reset’ promises SNF sector new opportunities
By
John Hall
Mar 04, 2024
While a rocky economy and severe workforce challenges have stress-tested the skilled nursing industry, experts are seeing encouraging signs that the worst may be over.
Infection control experts assess challenges of on-premise laundry ops
By
John Hall
Feb 29, 2024
The potential hazards and risks to nursing home residents and staff found in the facility laundry can be very real threats.
With nursing, AI possibilities, telehealth has bright future
By
John Hall
Jan 31, 2024
Deliberate efforts to marry artificial intelligence technology to core features of telehealth could help ensure its lasting role in long-term care.
More seniors may be willing to take deprescribing advice
By
John Hall
Jan 31, 2024
More seniors have stopped taking some medications, possible evidence that efforts to stem overprescribing may be working.
After pandemic, telehealth battles for wider acceptance
By
John Hall
Dec 05, 2023
Telehealth continues to earn accolades for promoting greater access to doctors and improving outcomes and patient satisfaction for everything from stroke rehab to dementia care.