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Respiratory rehab

Breathe in … breathe out …. This is not always as easy (or comfortable) as it seems. When…

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MedPAC recommends no market basket increase for LTC services in 2013

In a unanimous vote earlier this week, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recommended Congress provide no cost-of-living payment…

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Improving the image of LTC nursing

A dear friend of mine was recently admitted to hospice. In the course of discussing my friend’s care,…

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Inspired by a resident’s determination

I’m going to share with you a brief story about an incredible nursing home resident. You may know…

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Customized learning, culture change

If your company only educates to fulfill mandatory licensure requirements, you are missing potential opportunities to grow staff…

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Nominations open for 2012 awards honoring LTC professionals

Long-term care is demanding, complicated, compassionate—and its professionals find fulfillment in making a difference in care and quality…

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CBO: Raising Medicare eligibility age increases revenue, leaves people without insurance

Raising the eligibility age for Medicare would reduce federal spending and increase revenues, according to a new Congressional…

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Study: Elderly with cirrhosis present growing burden on healthcare system

Older Americans with cirrhosis have significantly worse health status, greater functional disability and require twice the amount of…

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Health information technology in LTC: Where do we stand?

In this new monthly blog, I will bring you the big picture in long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC)…

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Strategy & Planning Series