Lisa Thomson Appointed to the Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) Steering Committee
Lisa A. Thomson, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer for Pathway Health, has been appointed to the Center Read more →
Insight, Expertise, & Knowledge
Providing insight and answers to the biggest questions facing providers across the nation sets Pathway Health above others. Our newsletters, blogs, and practical approaches assist providers on their journey for quality.
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DOUGLAS OLSON NAMED SENIOR ADVISOR FOR PATHWAY HEALTH
Douglas Olson, Ph.D., MBA, NHA, FACHCA, has been named Senior Advisor for Pathway Health, a leading post-acute care professional services Read more →
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PATHWAY HEALTH SELECTED AS CURAVI HEALTH TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER
Partnership Leverages Pathway Health’s Vast Read more →
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PATHWAY HEALTH CELEBRATES 20 YEAR MILESTONE
We are pleased to announce the celebration of our 20 year anniversary! Once a small consultancy business established two decades Read more →
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Announcing: Five-Star Accelerator
We are pleased to announce that PointRight, a leading provider of business intelligence and predictive analytics solutions to post-acute healthcare Read more →
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We are happy to be in our new home for the holidays. We are looking forward to a seeing many Read more →
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JOSEPH G. OUSLANDER NAMED SENIOR MEDICAL ADVISOR
Joseph G. Ouslander, M.D., has been named Senior Medical Advisor for Pathway Health, a leading post-acute care professional services organization Read more →
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We are strengthening our roots! To better serve our clients, we are moving to a new location the week of 12/12/16. Read more →
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Announcing Exclusive INTERACT® License Agreement
Pathway Health announces they have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) to provide INTERACT® training, Read more →
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Announcing Exclusive INTERACT® License Agreement
Pathway Health announces they have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Florida Atlantic University (FAU) to provide INTERACT® training, Read more →
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Announcing Strategic Partnership with Virtual Health
We are pleased to announce a new partnership that will provide Pathway Health’s clients with data, tools and business intelligence Read more →
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Announcing Strategic Partnership with Prime Care Technologies
Pathway Health, a leading post-acute consulting services, executive search, interim management and education services organization and Prime Care Technologies, a Read more →
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Peter B. Schuna Assumes Chief Executive Officer Role
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MINNESOTA, April 4, 2016–Pathway Health, a leading post-acute consulting services, interim management, executive search and education company, Read more →
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Spring Forward by Thinking Different
Are you left-brained or right-brained? Are you creative or analytical? As leaders, it is important to bring the best Read more →
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The Age of Disruption. Keep an Eye on the Horizon or the Ground!
New competition is coming. Can you see it? Most of us can’t… The recent global study completed by IBM Institute Read more →
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Pathway Health Celebrates National Long Term Care Administrator’s Week March 13-19, 2016
Since 1994, The American College of Health Care Administrators has sponsored this national observance each March. Long Term Care Administrator’s Read more →
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Keeping Safety at the Heart of Care
Patient Safety Awareness Week kicks off today and this initiative is designed to mark a dedicated time and a platform to Read more →
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Pathway Health’s Insight Will Help Your Team Spring Forward!
The Pathway Health expert team is providing insight and expertise during events throughout month. What a great time to connect Read more →
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Today more ever, data is being collected and used in a transparent manner to prove quantity and quality of care. Read more →
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The Heart of Health Care: Restorative Nursing Programs
Ensuring that residents are at their highest level of functioning is a key factor in quality care today. The Restorative Read more →
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MDS Coordinators are at the Heart of Health Care
Minimum Data Set (MDS) professionals play an integral role in completing assessments and monitoring the entire interdisciplinary process to meet state Read more →
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PBJ=Staffing Data Submission (Not the Treat of Your Childhood)
Staffing numbers, mix of credentials and roles and deployment of staff have a major impact on the quality of life Read more →
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Leadership Insights: Preparing Your Winning Team
The Super Bowl of Health: Post-Acute Care is the Winning Team! Ultimately, the performance of all successful organizations, coaches, teams and Read more →
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Home Health Patient Experience of Care Star Ratings Released by CMS
Quality: It is Written in the Stars On January 28, 2016 CMS released the first Home Health Care Consumer Assessment of Read more →
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Let Pathway Health Lead You Through February
Will the Groundhog see his shadow? The Pathway Health team is on the move this month. Let’s see if you Read more →
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Positive Clinical Outcomes Through Antibiotic Stewardship
According to the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials is one Read more →
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Memorial Service Announced for Debby Schuna
Dear Colleagues, Thank you for the outpouring of cards, messages, special memories and prayers that have been shared since Read more →
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Insight for Your Regulatory Strategy
The challenges facing the post-acute care industry are escalating at a significant pace. Navigating and keeping current in the ever-demanding regulatory Read more →
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Leadership Insights: Care Transitions and Readmissions
Three Key Leadership Strategies for Care Transitions and Readmissions This New Year will bring opportunities to ensure solid systems are in place Read more →
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Register Now! LeadingAge Wisconsin’s DON Elite Chat Series
REGISTER NOW! Pathway Health experts are pleased to be presenters for LeadingAge Wisconsin’s DON Elite Chat Series starting in February. Read more →
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Leadership Insights: MN Reimbursement Changes
Minnesota Medicaid Changes – Is Your facility Prepared for Success? Over the years, long-term care has seen many changes. The Read more →
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Sad News: Passing of Debby Schuna
With Sorrow We Announce The Passing Of Deborah L. Schuna, Founder and CEO Pathway Health Dear Colleagues – I share with Read more →
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The New Payment Model and Redesign: Improving Care Delivery
In October 2015, a new era in health care for all providers across the nation began.The Centers for Medicare & Read more →
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Leadership Insights: The Impact of Value
2016. The Year of Value. 2016 is here and leaders are quickly positioning for the new era and role of Read more →
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Pathway Health Focuses on Association Training
Our Pathway Health team is presenting educational series’ all month long. We look forward to connecting with you online and Read more →
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Collaboration is Key for Clinical and Operational Leaders
As leaders look ahead to 2016 and the goals to accomplish, it is important to remember that providing people-centered outcomes, Read more →
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Leadership Appreciation and Professional Development
For many organizations, it is a busy time of year – the Holiday Season with all its festivities and numerous Read more →
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Post ICD-10 Transition – Time to Breathe?
Now that ICD-10 has officially transitioned and implemented, many individuals would actually argue that the real work is just beginning Read more →
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CMS NEWS: PR Medicare Fee-for-Service Utilization and Payment Data Available
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a public data set that provides information on services provided to Read more →
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Jump Start Your Career as an Activity Director in St. Cloud, MN
Pathway Health Connections™, a leading talent acquisition firm to post-acute care provides, is seeking an energetic Activity Director for a client based Read more →
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The Right Connection for the Right Role
Pathway Health provides quality leadership solutions to skilled nursing, assisted living, home care and hospice providers across the nation. Healthcare Read more →
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Have you gotten your flu vaccine?
It’s Not Too Late! December 6–12, 2015 is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), a national observance that highlights the importance Read more →
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Making Wishes Come True this Holiday Season
The Pathway Family Foundation, supported by staff from the Pathway Development Group family of companies (All Tech Electric, Pathway Health Read more →
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Pathway Health Focuses on Delivering Insights, Expertise and Knowledge
Our Pathway Health team presents educational series or attends conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with you Read more →
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What is the level of security at your organization?
Cyber Monday is a big day for the Internet, especially with online retailers. But today is also an important day Read more →
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Pathway Health Focuses on Delivering Insights, Expertise and Knowledge
Our Pathway Health team presents educational series or attends conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with you Read more →
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At Pathway Health, we provide a number of resources, tools and professional development services to help providers keep their staff armed Read more →
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A New Career is Waiting for You in St. Paul, MN
Smile, you’ve found your new RN job! Pathway Health has a remarkable direct placement opportunity in the St. Paul area Read more →
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Shop Now for Pre-Black Friday Savings!
Shop Now and Save 25% Manuals, Training, Resources & Tools* Visit ShopPathwayHealth.com and Enter Code BF25 at checkout. *Offer excludes AANAC, Read more →
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Pathway Health Supports the Daily Work of Personal Care
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month (often referred to as Home Care & Hospice Month). This year’s theme—Hospice. Helps. Read more →
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What Does Your Picture of Gratitude Look Like?
The entire month of November can feel like one long build-up to Thanksgiving Day. But why wait until the holiday Read more →
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Knowledge + Strength + Flexibility = Leadership Agility
To be an effective leader, you need agility. Every year, the post-acute care industry faces another round of transformation, modernization, Read more →
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Get Smart About Antibiotics Week Checklist!
This week is Get Smart About Antibiotics Week and Pathway Health is committed to raising awareness about the threat of antibiotic Read more →
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Antibiotic Stewardship for LTC — The Time is NOW!
November 16-22 is designated by the CDC as “Get Smart About Antibiotics Week.”1 The World Health Organization (WHO) also announced Read more →
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Just Released: Fiscal Year 2016 HHS OIG Work Plan
The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2016 summarizes new and ongoing reviews and activities Read more →
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Pathway Health Focuses on Delivering Insights, Expertise and Knowledge
Our Pathway Health team presents educational series or attends conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with you Read more →
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Connect with Pathway Health During the LeadingAge Annual Meeting
The Pathway Health team is at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo to connect with post-acute leaders. This year’s theme, ‘Be The Voice’ is Read more →
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Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement: Position Now to Reduce Readmission Rates
In 2013, there were more than 400,000 inpatient primary procedures in Medicare, costing more than $7 billion for hospitalization alone. Read more →
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Take Charge on National Boss Day
In honor of National Boss Day today, I wanted to share some data compiled from various surveys by the organizers at National Read more →
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Every Day Is a Chance to Learn from the World’s Classroom
In my three decades working with health care operations, I have dedicated much of my leadership to creating and growing Read more →
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Antibiotic Stewardship Gains Momentum for Infection Control
According to the CDC, “Approximately 4.1 million Americans are admitted to or reside in nursing homes each year,” and the number is growing. That is why it is more important than ever to optimize treatment and reduce adverse effects for this at-risk group. Read more →
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Pathway Health Fills October with Conventions, Presentations & Trainings
Our Pathway Health team presents educational series or attends conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with you in Wisconsin, Texas, Maryland, Ohio and more. Read more →
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Pathway Health and PointRight Announce Strategic Partnership
Pathway Health (www.pathwayhealth.com), a leading post-acute consulting services, interim management and education services organization, and PointRight (www.pointright.com), the industry-standard predictive Read more →
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Why I Traveled Across the World to Recognize a National Partner
The flight time from Minneapolis to Perth, Australia is nearly 35 hours, but my adventure Down Under was years in the Read more →
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Lisa Thomson Kicks Off New Collaboration
Pathway Health's Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer Lisa Thomson joins Aysha Kuhlor, CEO of the National Council of Post-Acute Care Practitioners (NCPACP), for the organization's first annual conference. Lisa is thrilled to be an honorary chair, and kick off the event with a key note presentation. Read more →
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Losing sleep over the implementation of ICD-10?
This is the final day before the implementation of ICD-10. For some, the Oct. 1 deadline has meant tossing and Read more →
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Tip #10: Will Your Facility Pass the ICD-10 Test?
Are you ready with one day left to prepare? The deadline for transitioning to ICD-10 is fast approaching. Pathway Health Read more →
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Focus on Improved Quality Performance
My focus, both personally and professionally, has always been on the quality of human interaction! As off as it may seem, Read more →
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Tip #9: Put Vendors to the Test with ICD-10 Compatibility
Are you ready with 7 days left to prepare? The deadline for transitioning to ICD-10 is fast approaching. Pathway Health has Read more →
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Will Your Legacy as a Leader Live On for 100 Years?
As we celebrate National Centenarian’s Day —a day set aside to honor those who are 100 years of age or Read more →
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The Pathway Family Foundation, supported by team members from Pathway Development Group, Pathway Health and Pathway Insurance, joined more than Read more →
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‘Nourishing Life’ Starts with Self-Care by Professionals & Family Members
This year’s theme for National Assisted Living Week, which runs from Sept. 13 to 19, is “Nourishing Life.” Established by Read more →
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Tip #8: The ICD-10 Transition Must Include Staff, Systems and Vendors
Are you ready with 15 days left to prepare? The deadline for transitioning to ICD-10 is fast approaching. Pathway Health Read more →
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Better Understanding Is the Key to Chronic Pain Treatment
Chronic pain—pain that continues for months or years beyond the usual recover period, and interferes with daily life—affects patients across Read more →
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Tip #7: Were GEMs designed to help code medical records?
Are you ready with 22 days left to prepare? The deadline is fast approaching to prepare for the transition to ICD-10. Read more →
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A full month of insights for providers, associations across the country
Our Pathway Health team presents educational series or attends conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with you Read more →
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Tip #6: Will ICD-10 require unnecessary detail in medical records?
Are you ready with 29 days left to prepare? The deadline is fast approaching to prepare for the transition to ICD-10. Read more →
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After Two Years of ICD-10 Instruction, Time for a Review and Pop Quiz
Since the beginning of August 2013, Pathway Health has been sharing expert leadership insights about CMS’ Medicare policy changes for Read more →
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New Payment Model by CMS Pushes for more Treatment in Long-Stay Nursing Facilities
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today a new initiative to reduce avoidable hospitalizations among long-stay nursing Read more →
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Tip #5: Is ICD-10 even a useful tool, given the huge increase in codes?
Are you ready with 36 days left to prepare? The deadline is fast approaching to prepare for the transition to ICD-10. Read more →
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It seems that all we have heard or read about in the last few months are the swift and never-ending Read more →
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The Life of a Senior, Seen through a Spectrum of Care
In 1988, Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as National Senior Citizens Day to “demonstrate our gratitude and esteem, by making Read more →
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Tip #4: Are state Medicaid programs required to use ICD-10?
Are you ready with 43 days left to prepare? The deadline is fast approaching to prepare for the transition to ICD-10. Read more →
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As a leader, do you speak to be heard or listened to?
Out of the vast amount of time the average person spends engaging in some form of communication each day, it Read more →
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Delivering Quality Care Relies on Collaboration between Clinical and Operational Leaders
Staffing shortages, increasing demand and changing regulations have increased the pressure on post-acute care organizations to focus on the most Read more →
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Tip #3: Every Second Will Count for Post-Acute Care
Are you ready with 50 days left to prepare? The deadline is fast approaching to prepare for the transition to ICD-10. Read more →
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Pathway Health Makes It Easy to Head “Back to School”
An estimated 75 million children, from pre-K through college, will be enrolled in the 2015 school year and heading back to Read more →
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Tip #2: All Providers Need the Updated Guide to Stay on Course
Are ready with 57 days left to prepare? The deadline is fast approaching to prepare for the transition to ICD-10. Read more →
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CMS Issues Final Rules Outlining 2016 Medicare Payment Policies and Rates
On July 31, 2015 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued final rules to update fiscal year (FY) Read more →
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Register for CMS Call 8/11: Proposed LTC Facilities Rule
A national provider call on the proposed rule to reform the requirements for long-term care facilities is scheduled for Tuesday, Read more →
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Pathway Health Travels from Coast to Coast, and Across the Plains
Our Pathway Health team presents educational series or attends conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with you Read more →
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Tip #1: Applied Mapping from Software Is the Wrong Path
Are ready with 64 days left to prepare? The deadline is fast approaching to prepare for the transition to ICD-10. Read more →
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Can Post-Acute, Long-Term Care Providers Provide Greater Access?
Nearly 25 years ago, on July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Read more →
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Pathway Health’s Grand Slam Quality Series: Train Your Pinch Hitters and Relief Pitchers
Your all-stars are warmed up and equipped to provide quality long-term care. But what if your roster just isn’t long Read more →
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Health Care Reform Collaboration: Skilled Nursing Facilities and Hospice
Hospice programs and SNFs must immediately implement a strategy to develop and market a strong, strategic nursing home/hospice partnership with hospitals, ACOs, MCOs, etc. Read more →
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Start Out on the Right Path with Home Health Star Ratings
For the first time this week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published star ratings to help consumers compare home health agencies when choosing a provider. Read more →
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INDUSTRY HOT TOPIC: Fraud Prevention System
Yesterday, the CMS reported that their Fraud Prevention System (FPS) saved $820 million in improper Medicare payments, in its first Read more →
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Pathway Health’s Grand Slam Quality Series: Will it be a wash out or will you play ball?
Of course any competitive game of baseball must follow the rules and professional umpires ensure these guidelines are followed. In Read more →
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Stop the Boring Routine. Add Some Fun to Patient Therapy.
National Therapeutic Recreation Week (July 12 to 18) is designed to raise awareness about out-of-the-box programs and services that improve Read more →
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Four Steps to Enjoy the Success of a Successful Business
I recently celebrated a milestone birthday, and the special moment was a great reminder for me to enjoy my success…in Read more →
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Pathway Health’s Grand Slam Quality Series: Bottom of the Ninth. Who’s in the Stands?
Quality measurements are not always exact calculations, but also come in the form of subjective opinions. One specific goal of Read more →
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Pathway Health Travels the Country to Deliver Leadership Insights
Our Pathway Health team presents educational series or attends conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with you Read more →
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Keep on the Right Path through a Servant Leadership Focus
From daily desk calendars to leadership posts on LinkedIn, it seems like my professional and personal life is flooded with Read more →
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Walk Strong for Kidney Health with ‘Infinite Gratitude’
More than 20 million Americans—one in nine adults—have chronic kidney disease, which means nearly every person knows someone (a friend, colleague, family member) who is impacted by kidney disease. Read more →
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Pathway Health’s Grand Slam Quality Series: Winning an Inning with a Strong Line Drive
The pressure is on to come out swinging with a great offense that could set the tone for the whole Read more →
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Are you missing out on Pathway Health’s greatest insights?
Our nation’s second president, John Adams, once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more Read more →
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Be Passionate, Trust Your Instincts and Listen
A roman philosopher once said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” However, I find that professional fortune is Read more →
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Pathway Health’s Grand Slam Quality Series: The View from the Pitcher’s Mound
In support of CMS’ triple aim approach—improving the patient care experience, improving the health of populations and reducing the Read more →
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Post-Acute Care Providers Must Be Lifelong Learners
This week, June 13-19, is International Adult Learners’ Week. This is a time when the hard work and contributions of Read more →
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Pathway Health’s Grand Slam Quality Series: Go from the Minors to the Major League
In the past few years, there has been several national policy changes designed to improve the quality of long-term care. Read more →
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Lisa Thomson Receives Prestigious Award from NADONA/LTC
ATLANTA, June 10, 2015—Pathway Health, a leading post-acute consulting service, interim management and education company, is proud to announce Lisa Read more →
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Pathway Health’s Grand Slam Quality Series: Find Your Seat at the Ball Park
The increasing focus on quality in long-term and post-acute care has been a national trend, based on government data and Read more →
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Pathway Health Travels the Country to Deliver Leadership Insights
Our Pathway Health team presents educational series or attends conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with you Read more →
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Don’t Fall Short on Fall Prevention this National Safety Month
To encourage discussion around National Safety Month, I wanted to share some important facts. For instance, one in three people Read more →
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Democrats Release FY16 Appropriations Bill
On Monday, the House Democrats released their fiscal year 2016 appropriation bill in HB4165 which then headed to the House Read more →
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Is your workforce conditioned and on track to finish the race?
Being a successful operational manager requires many of the same skills as being the captain of a marathon or cross-country Read more →
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Your Regulatory “Lifeline” Is Ready!
Quality & Regulatory Consulting Services The challenges facing the post-acute care industry are escalating at a significant pace. Pathway Health is Read more →
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How to Attract Attention as a Leader to Grow Your Business
Spring is a time when gardeners are busy tilling the soil, pulling weeds, planting exotic varieties and showering their cultivated Read more →
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Spring Is the Best Time to Grow as a Leader
The arrival of spring is a great time to evaluate, as a leader, how good you feel about your work. Read more →
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Are you ready for the ICD-10 transition?
Leah M. Killian-Smith, BA, NHA, RHIA has over 20 years of experience in post-acute care, with expertise in stand-alone long term care facilities, campus settings with affordable housing, home care and assisted living. Read more →
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CMS: Updates to the Wage Index and Payment Rates for the Medicare Hospice Benefit
Overview On April 30, 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule (CMS-1629-P) that would Read more →
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Pathway Health Travels from the Midwest to Texas to the Pacific Northwest
Our Pathway Health team presents educational series and attends conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with you Read more →
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How Will You Care for Your Clinical Team During National Nurses Week?
Nursing isn’t a job; it’s a passion. Being a nurse is more than a job title; it’s a way of life. Nurses across the country show a strong commitment to caring for others, so it is important they are given some care in return. That is why this unique field of medical professionals deserves a week of recognition. Read more →
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Proposed FY 2016 Skilled Nursing Facility Payment and Policy Changes
On April 15, CMS issued a proposed rule (CMS-1622-P) outlining proposed FY 2016 Medicare payment rates for the Skilled Nursing Read more →
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Get the Facts: Can non-covered entities continue to use ICD-9?
MYTH Entities not covered by HIPAA, such as workers’ compensation and auto insurance, may continue to use ICD-9-CM and not Read more →
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NEW! ICD-10 Readiness Quiz Available
. The ICD–10 Transition Deadline is October 1, 2015 How prepared is your organization? . Take the ICD–10 Readiness Quiz > Read more →
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Get the Facts: Will there be another extension to the ICD-10 implementation date?
MYTH There is no immediate rush to implement ICD-10-CM/PCS at our facility, because we assume the U.S. Department of Health Read more →
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Pathway Health Appoints New Director to Lead Home Care and Hospice Services Practice
Pathway Health, a leading post-acute consulting service, interim management and education company, is pleased to announce that Lisa Abicht-Swensen, M.H.A., Read more →
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The Q4FY14 release of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER), with statistics Read more →
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CMS Releases Report on Focused Dementia Care Survey Pilot
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published findings from the Focused Dementia Care Survey Pilot. Included in this Read more →
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Round 6: March VBP Madness Play of the Day — Team Stats Calculated from Surveys, Inspections
Beyond quality measures based on patient outcomes, there are several other “rated” factors that contribute the VBP team score at Read more →
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INDUSTRY UPDATE: MDS Focused Surveys
According to the Survey & Certification Memorandum (S&C:15-25-NH) dated February 13, 2015, based on the pilot experiences CMS revised the Read more →
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Pathway Health Travels the Country to Deliver Leadership Insights
Our Pathway Health team presents educational series or attends conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with you Read more →
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Round 5: March VBP Madness Play of the Day — Teams Compete for a Winning Season
Getting to know all players on the health care “court” environment is key for post–acute care leaders. Acute care providers are in full Read more →
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Round 4: March VBP Madness Play of the Day — It’s Time for Clinicians to Step to the Line
VBP ties monetary value to outcomes based on the quality of care provided, the continued healthstatus, the processes used and Read more →
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Leadership Insights: Quality in Healthcare
Quality of Care is More Than a Concept In the healthcare industry, quality of care is more than a Read more →
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Round 3: March VBP Madness Play of the Day — Winning Relies on Successful Passing
As post-acute care providers, we must embrace the patient-driven direction created by VBP. We need to understand a good quality Read more →
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Tend to the Heart of Your Team for Long-Term Health
The clinical staff is the heart of any great post-acute organization. This team functions as caregivers, teachers, facilitators, advocates, therapists and Read more →
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Time for a Full-Court Press to Win a VBP Championship
The clock is ticking down. It is more important than ever that your bench is strong when it comes to quality Read more →
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Round 2: March VBP Madness Play of the Day — Run Fundamental Drills
Medicare’s VBP approach is now targeting skilled nursing facilities. To protect your facility’s reimbursement rate, your staff must focus on Read more →
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March 8-14, 2015: Long Term Care Administrator’s Week This Week we celebrate leaders in Long Term Care. ACHCA has named Read more →
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Round 1: March VBP Madness Play of the Day — A Star Performance Earns a High Score
Reductions in rehospitalizations are expected to result in savings to Medicare. But, assessments performed by CMS based on quality in Read more →
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Pathway Health Delivers Important Insights Around the Country in March
Our Pathway Health team will present educational series or attend conferences all month long. We look forward to meeting with Read more →
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VBP Is a Game Changer. A Good Offense Will Improve Your Position for Positive Outcomes.
Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) is a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) initiative to improve the quality and efficiency of Read more →
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Insight for Value-Based Purchasing and Reimbursement
Preparing for the new direction of health care, including Value-Based Purchasing (VBP), providers are looking to us for assistance with Read more →
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Tip #12 for Leaders on ICD-10 Transition Planning—Analyze the Effects on Business
It is important to analyze all the effects of the ICD-10 transition on business processes. Leaders need to review the Read more →
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Pathway Health, a leading post-acute consulting service, interim management and education company, and INTERACT Training Education And Management Strategies, LLC Read more →
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Tip #11 for Leaders on ICD-10 Transition Planning—Create a Budget
Your organization must create a budget for implementing ICD-10. The following areas should be considered for their budget implications: Read more →
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Insight: 5-Star Rating Updates Announced
Quality Ratings At The Heart Of Healthcare As you know, back in 2008 CMS created the Five-Star Quality Rating System Read more →
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Kick Start Your ICD-10 Preparation Plans with Affordable and Streamlined Resources
According to a recent article published in McKnight’s, reports show that the ICD-10 Transition is going better than expected Read more →
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