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.
4 dead in Ohio nursing home shooting
Two nursing home employees and the town’s police chief are among those killed. Read More » CMS extends deadline for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Settings compliance
State Medicaid programs will get more time to comply with CMS’s new rules on Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) settings. Read More » Sabra, Care Capital merge in $7B REIT
The combined REIT portfolio could contain more than 550 investments across the United States and Canada. Read More » Aetna pulls out of ACA
The insurer, which withdrew from 11 states in 2016, will not offer ACA-participating policies in any state in 2018. Read More » Asbury Communities launches campaign against ageism
In celebration of Older Americans Month, the national initiative tackles culture change and the stereotypes of seniors by asking, “What’s age got to do with it?” Read More » Pixie Scientific launches UTI sensor pads
The infection-detecting pads monitor for urinary tract infections and send an alert to care teams. Read More » Global Coalition on Aging releases first dementia treatment innovation report
The organization teamed up with Alzheimer’s Disease International to index dementia treatment best practices and readiness to combat the disease across G7 countries. Read More » Dementia vs. delirium
Although the terms are sometimes confused among lay people, the two conditions often develop independently from each other. Having both can cause the fastest decline of all, a new study shows. Read More » House passes AHCA bill by 4 votes
The promise of $8 billion for high-risk and pre-existing conditions pushed the bill in the GOP's favor. The bill now moves on to the Senate, where the margins for passage are predicted to be tougher. Read More » Lending a hand to infection control
May 5 is World Hand Hygiene Day, a great time for a staff refresher in the importance of maintaining proper hand hygiene protocols. Read More » Top 10 benefits that keep employees happy
What benefits do employees value most? MetLife’s latest benefit trends study shows how the workforce expectations are changing. Read More » Will RUGs be swept under the rug?
A new advanced rule-making notice from CMS seems to indicate that Resource Utilization Groups (RUGs) may be headed for big changes, especially for SNF therapy billing. But, what will replace them? Read More » CMS: SNF antipsychotic use at lowest level since 2011
The prevalence of antipsychotics in SNFs has dropped consistently since the CMS mandate to reduce unnecessary usage went into effect in 2012. Read More » Provider charged with $31k fine for failing to have third-party HIPAA agreement
Do you have a signed agreement with all third-party business associates for HIPAA protection? If not, it could cost you thousands. Read More » Medicaid, Medicare and Mary Jane
Surprise—states that have legalized medical marijuana have far lower Medicaid and Medicare Part D prescription costs for certain chronic conditions, say recent studies. Will this get CMS' attention? Read More » Dude Solutions launches business data analytics solution
Editor's Note: This story has been removed. Pamela TabarPamela Tabar was editor-in-chief of I Advance Senior Care from 2013-2018. She... Read More » NCCDP seeks CNA of the Year noms
Do you know a dementia care CNA who goes above and beyond the call of duty? Nominations are now being accepted for the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners CNA of the Year award. Read More » VNAA forms first national association for home healthcare
The new national association will raise awareness of the roles of home-based care and advocate for better financial models to support it. Read More » Spring Arbor communities to expand K4Connect chainwide
Automation software and smart technology will give personalized control over environmental objects and personal connectivity to residents at Spring Arbor communities. Read More » Assisted Living occupancy dips to lowest level since 2010
But not all senior living sectors are having a sluggish start to 2017, according to Q1 data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). Read More » Parkinson’s disease awareness month shows unshakeable spirit
The American Parkinson Disease Association kicks off a new campaign to highlight the spirit and stories of those with Parkinson's disease to raise awareness of the illness. Read More » Got depression? Let’s talk
Residents who have chronic conditions and depression could benefit greatly from participating in support group discussion therapy, new research suggests. Read More » The ACA and Medicaid
After months of political leverage on repealing the Affordable Care Act, the GOP decided to ditch its new House bill without voting on it. Now what? Read More » Memory mat sparks resident conversations
A northeastern Ohio teen creates a memorable tool for those who have Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Read More » 2017 Leader of Tomorrow: Kayla Bruce, LPN
A hospice nurse at Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care (LHC) of Hammond is leading her peers in the culture change of end-of-life care through patient empowerment and behavioral understanding. Read More » 2017 Leader of Tomorrow: Jason Postl, CEO
Jason Postl, CEO of North Mountain Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Phoenix, shows what specialty services can do for long-term care when administrators are willing to take on the responsibility for a different level of training and staffing. Read More » Rehab center sued for failure to report sex abuse
A former nursing assistant is in all kinds of trouble over sexual abuse and harassment, and the provider that hired him is feeling the pain, too. Read More » FDA approves antibody-based eczema drug
A new drug for serious eczema has been approved for the market, but wait till you see how much it costs. Read More » Palliative and hospice training bill back on congressional agenda
The new bill proposes funding for training as more organizations urge the need for better support for hospice and palliative care in professional settings and at home. Read More » 