March 2011

Medicaid Funding Debate in the Texas Nursing Home Industry

March 29, 2011

Texas is facing a shortfall of up to $27 billion.  The House will begin the debate on the Medicaid spending and the Budget line items for the next two years on April 1st.    Medicaid is the largest source of funding for public hospitals, community health centers and the largest payer for long term care provided [...]

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SureAssess Updated with the Nutrition Care Process

March 25, 2011

SureAssess Updated with the Nutrition Care Process*       The American Dietetic Association (ADA) launched the Nutrition Care Process in 2003 to provide a consistent structure and framework for individualized quality nutrition care. The Registered Dietitians at SureQuest Systems, Inc. that developed SureAssess created a software system that automates and standardizes the process.   Nutrition assessment is [...]

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Digital menu boards: Poised for U.S. growth

March 22, 2011

When menu labeling legislation was first passed, analysts speculated a rise in the deployment of digital menu boards across restaurants in the United States. Their ability to clearly display images of menu items, nutritional information, promotional materials and social media platforms all proved a strong business case for their implementation. However, digital menu board rollouts [...]

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Outlook 2011: Reform Uncertainty Clouds Healthcare's Future

March 11, 2011

Many of the implications are uncertain at this point, but consider its nutrition labeling laws.

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Outlook 2011: Reform Uncertainty Clouds Healthcare’s Future

March 11, 2011

Many of the implications are uncertain at this point, but consider its nutrition labeling laws.

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Nursing homes to be judged by 21 new quality measures on federal website

March 11, 2011

The new measures will include assessments of patient outcomes and personal experiences in both long-term and short-stay care settings. The measures will track the percentage of residents who self-report moderate to severe pain, have a high risk for pressure ulcers, have appropriately received influenza and pneumonia vaccines, and require assistance with activities of daily living, among others.

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The Pros and Cons of Providing Nutritional Analysis

March 10, 2011

Nutrition is a top trend in the culinary world and it covers a myriad of issues from locally sourced meat, seafood and produce to nutritionally balanced children’s dishes and half-portions/smaller portions to gluten free and heart-smart. Healthy options are top of mind for consumers and many restaurants.

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Mature Market Experts Gem of The Day: Death of the “Continuing Care Retirement Community”

March 8, 2011

Today’s sophisticated retiree is looking to protect their quality of life and their financial health. We need to eliminate the excuse, “I’m just not ready for THAT style of living.” It’s time to rethink our message and reach out for a new identity.

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