Caitlin Morgan
Caitlin Morgan Announces New Vermont Office, Welcomes Dustin Partlow, CPA as Senior Vice President
Posted on: May 7, 2019 by Caitlin Morgan
Caitlin Morgan Announces New Vermont Office, Welcomes Dustin Partlow, CPA as Senior Vice President Experienced captive insurance professional, Director, and auditor Dustin Partlow has been named Senior Vice President of Caitlin Morgan Insurance Services, which also announced a new expansion. INDIANAPOLIS, IN – May 7, 2019 – Caitlin Morgan Insurance Services is a wholesale insurance […] Read More
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Key Topics for Assisted Living Facilities to Implement in Their Training
Posted on: April 19, 2019 by Chris Murray
Caring for seniors is a specialized part of the healthcare industry. This healthcare sector requires a unique skill set on the part of caregivers, and also requires numerous specialized facility operations. With the ever-changing face of the healthcare industry, new regulations and practices continue to evolve, forcing care facilities to adapt or to perish. Among […] Read More
Posted in: Assisted Living Facility Insurance blog
What Happens When a Nursing Home is Fined
Posted on: April 5, 2019 by Chris Murray
The multibillion-dollar nursing home industry provides care for millions of Americans, particularly elderly residents and those with significant physical and cognitive disabilities. Nursing home facilities are regulated on both the state and federal level; regulatory agencies like the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are tasked with penalizing those facilities that do not comply with […] Read More
Posted in: blog Nursing Home
Exploring the Changes the Current Administration Has Made to the Nursing Home Industry
Posted on: April 3, 2019 by Chris Murray
Among his many campaign elements, Donald J. Trump promised to deregulate significant portions of the healthcare industry, cutting fines and easing restrictions imposed by the Affordable Care Act — spearheaded by his predecessor, Barack Obama. Healthcare operations like nursing homes foresaw major shifts in regulation, allowing them to potentially save substantial money in expenses in […] Read More
Posted in: blog Nursing Home
Here’s What Residents Want From Assisted Living Facility Care
Posted on: March 22, 2019 by Chris Murray
Across the country, millions of elderly and disabled people rely on the medical care provided by nursing homes and long-term care facilities. These facilities occupy an important sector of the overall healthcare system, delivering compassionate and accurate care for an at-risk population. Some of the best assisted living facilities take their roles very seriously, and […] Read More
Posted in: Assisted Living Facility Insurance blog
The Challenges Home Health Care Aides Face in Medication Administration
Posted on: March 15, 2019 by Chris Murray
In the United States, the home health care sector is booming. The sector has seen tremendous growth over the past decade and accounts for over $90 billion in gross output. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over five million people receive medical services from home health care personnel. With that […] Read More
Posted in: blog Home Health Care
The Current Challenges Facing Nursing Homes
Posted on: March 1, 2019 by Chris Murray
In the modern healthcare industry, nursing homes perform a critical, yet often overlooked, role. These facilities are designed to provide long-term care to patients, supplementing and often replacing the care patients receive in hospitals and clinics. Patients are typically the elderly, but many patients afflicted with severe physical and mental disabilities also receive care in […] Read More
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How Healthcare Facilities Can Promote Workplace Wellness to Reduce Burnout and Claims
Posted on: February 27, 2019 by Gerry Dumke
The healthcare industry faces many challenges as it delivers compassionate care to patients of all ages. One of the primary challenges is that of workplace “burnout”, where caregivers like nurses and physicians experience high stress levels and a subsequent decline in performance. This is often due to excessively high workloads and corresponding expectations among administrators […] Read More
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Why Do Nurses Get Sued?
Posted on: February 22, 2019 by Chris Murray
Nurses are an important–even essential–part of the healthcare landscape. These skilled professionals are responsible for numerous aspects of the healthcare delivery model, providing care and comfort for patients both in and out of medical facilities like nursing homes. In today’s litigious society, however, nurses are at risk of lawsuits. There are many types of liability […] Read More
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The Evolution of Technology in Home Health Care
Posted on: February 14, 2019 by Chris Murray
Sometimes referred to as private-duty home care or allied healthcare, home health care is one area of the healthcare market that is experienced tremendous growth in recent years. In the past, home health care was considered a luxury all but out of reach of most seniors. Today, with advances in technology and an evolving service […] Read More
Posted in: blog Home Health Care