Healthcare, Senior Living, Economics
Not sure how many times I’ve heard the worn phrases of “think outside the box”, “brainstorm”, “explore new perspectives”, across my career. Now, I’m not saying that these concepts don’t have merit. I am however, saying that most often, the best innovation comes from “thinking inside the box”. Systematic inventive thinking: the power of thinking … Read more
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc. (ACHC) has launched two new specialty credentials for organizations providing home care and/or hospice. These programs are in line with the Age-Friendly Health Systems (Care) programs and initiatives started by The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), in partnership with the American Hospital Association (AHA) and … Read more
Most hospices I talk with are finding census gains difficult these days. As I’ve written before, a number of factors are conspiring at the moment to keep census somewhat depressed and referrals tough to come by. With a struggling economy, all providers are looking for paying patient days. Referrals that should (or would) routinely go … Read more