Pamela Tabar
Pamela Tabar was editor-in-chief of I Advance Senior Care from 2013-2018. She has worked as a writer and editor for healthcare business media since 1998, including as News Editor of Healthcare Informatics. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Kent State University and a master's degree in English from the University of York, England.
Study: Best SNF care teams involve primary care physicians and pharmacists
Putting pharmacists and primary care physicians on care teams can improve outcomes for long-stay residents in skilled nursing, according to a recent review of research from around the world. Read More » LTPAC13: The shared task of care transitions and quality measurements
Transitions of care (TOC) processes aren’t just a good idea—they’re a key to growing your referral business. Larry Wolf, health IT strategist at Kindred Healthcare, shares how his organization embraced an active partnership with acute care for better TOC. Read More » LeadingAge CAST releases new EHR matrix, adds 14 new systems
LeadingAge CAST’s new EHR whitepaper and matrix brings 14 more vendors into the mix, increases research value for long-term and post-acute care organizations searching for an EHR system. Read More » New online intervention tools will grapple with impact of dementia on Hispanics
Researchers at Columbia University School of Nursing are developing a new system of online tools to address the unique issues of dementia care within the Hispanic community. Read More » FDA: Boost drug research for C. diff, MRSA, pneumonia
The FDA wants to speed up research on new treatments for LTC’s drug-resistant infections. Read More » ConnectedLiving launches new learning center for seniors
Resident empowerment goes back to school as one company adds an online "university" of content and tools to engage seniors in learning about health topics. Read More » FDA softens stance on Avandia
The FDA votes to ease restrictions on the once-popular diabetes drug, but concerns will likely remain in the minds of many. Read More » Senate revisits Positive Aging Act
A bipartisan Senate bill hopes to bring senior mental health services back to the Congressional fore. Read More » Medication costs may lead to higher ER use
Those who have difficulty affording their medications may alter their doseage, skip doses or never fill the prescription at all--increasing the risk of a trip to the ER. Read More » Matchmaker, matchmaker
Expanding service lines and increasing referrals from acute care could depend on a growing trend within long-term and post-acute care organizations: Find your business's perfect mate and partner up. Read More » Medicare Part A fund to outlast predictions, remain solvent til 2026
The Medicare funds for hospital Part A could last two years longer than expected, notes today’s annual trustees report. Read More » Steroid fails as cure for high-stage pressure ulcers
The promise of anabolic steroids as treatment for severe pressure ulcers took a hit in a recent clinical trial testing oxandrolone. Read More » Healthland buys American HealthTech
Two technology companies combine their products to provide electronic data documentation across the care continuum—from hospitals to SNFs to home care. Read More » CMS revises discharge planning guidelines
New CMS guidelines take a deeper look at discharge planning, clarifying who is responsible for what at the time of discharge and why discharge planning is a key to reducing 30-day readmissions. Read More » Protecting your digital assets
If you've got data, you've got risks. A former White House CIO shares insights and advice on safeguarding LTC’s valuable data in an increasingly mobile and cloud-based world. Read More » Front Porch puts mHealth medication management on front burner
The Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing and CareSpeak Communications develop a patient-centric medications reminder service to improve seniors' medication compliance. Read More » CMMI rethinks its innovation program, sharpens focus for Round 2 funding
CMS’ Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) announces a significantly smaller and more-focused project list for Round Two of the funding awards. Read More » Medicare fraudsters nabbed in $223 million nationwide bust
This week’s Medicare fraud sting operation involved nearly 100 people across multiple states, including physicians, nurses and therapists. Read More » FDA approves 24-hour COPD drug
The FDA has approved the first once-a-day inhalant to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Read More » Qualcomm, HealthyCircles team up for care-coordination data
A telecom giant and a care-coordination software company join forces to improve care transitions and data capture at home. Read More » ALFA 2013: ALFA honors six Senior Living Hero Award winners
Fmr. First Lady Laura Bush presents the Hero Awards at the ALFA 2013 conference. Read More » ALFA 2013 Keynote: Are you a leader of possibilities?
The attendees at ALFA’s 2013 conference learn lessons about leadership (and Beethoven) from world-renowned orchestra conductor Benjamin Zander. Read More » The brave, new LTC world: Are you on board?
As Americans continue to aging in growing numbers, long-term care faces challenges on several fronts in providing the relevant care, services and accommodations that this new senior demographic will demand. Read More » LTC property investors shirk SNFs as financial risks
Several of long-term care’s biggest property owners are shedding their interest in the financially challenged skilled nursing sector. Read More » CMS proposes $180 million increase in hospice reimbursements
CMS has proposed a new rule that would raise hospice payments under Medicare by $180 million next year. Read More » Leaders of Tomorrow: Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC
Congratulations to the fourth of our five 2013 Leaders of Tomorrow: Phenelle Segal, RN, CIC. After 30 years in acute care, Segal has dedicated herself to educating LTC facilities about infection control and prevention. Read More » Activists petition for safer bed rails in nursing homes
Bed rails are supposed to keep residents safe, but some advocates say stricter standards are needed to keep them from doing more harm than good. Read More » Assisted living redefined in new building codes
The International Building Code has been revised to reclassify assisted living facilities, acknowledging their difference from nursing homes and hospitals. Read More » CMS sweetens the deal for fraud whistleblowers
Know about someone conducting sneaky Medicare billing practices? CMS’ new whistleblower proposal might pay you more than your boss does. Read More » 