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.
HIMSS leadership changes in 2017
H. Steve Lieber, who has spent 17 years at the helm of the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), will be stepping down at the end of 2017. Read More » Keep an eye on glaucoma
Along with the surging aging population will come significant increases in sight-robbing glaucoma, according to a new report. Read More » Safety shines in 2016
OSHA rules, Life Safety Code compliance and anti-retaliation, oh my! 2016 was a busy year for new regs and documentation changes. Check out our top five safety stories of the year. Read More » Untangling Alzheimer’s research
Why is dementia research so challenging? Editors from the journal of the Alzheimer’s Association explain how far the research community has come—and how far it still has to go. Read More » CMS to test new ACO model for dual-eligibles
The pilot will let accountable care organizations manage the Medicaid claims for beneficiaries who receive both Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Read More » SNF liability rates could rise in 2017
Claims are growing in severity and frequency, according to an annual actuarial report. Read More » AMA releases guidelines for health apps adoption
Health apps like fitness trackers and vitals testers can be a fun way to engage people in their own wellness, but finding apps that have value for the whole clinician-patient relationship hasn’t been easy. Read More » CliftonLarsonAllen, VNAA partner for home health
The financial advisory firm and the visiting nurses organization want to improve education for home-based care providers trying to transition to value-based payment models. Read More » NY operators ordered to pay $2M in back overtime wages
The Queens, N.Y.-based Grand Healthcare System was cited for improper documentation of work hours, among other things. Read More » AMA releases guidelines for health apps adoption
Health apps like fitness trackers and vitals testers can be a fun way to engage people in their own wellness, but finding apps that have value for the whole clinician-patient relationship hasn’t been easy. Read More » New treatment targets for psoriasis
The National Psoriasis Foundation has released national treatment guidelines for plaque psoriasis, an inflammatory disease of the skin often exacerbated by other chronic illnesses. Read More » Medications and the CMS Mega Rule
The new CMS rule for long-term care facilities includes plenty of medication-related changes, including antibiotic stewardship and new documentation requirements for medication reviews. Read More » The MOLST important document: End-of-life wishes
One NY state CCRC community takes end-of-life wishes so seriously it has made the MOLST form part of its electronic health records—the first LTC site in NY state to do so. Read More » Employee drug testing under the new OSHA rules
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has new rules about discrimination and retaliation, and your organization's employee drug-testing policies may need to be revised to stay in compliance. Read More » CDC kicks off seasonal flu campaign
Seniors are in the spotlight this week as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launches its 2016-2017 National Influenza Vaccination Week. Read More » Ready, set… Grow!
Long-Term Living has exciting news to share! We've got big plans for 2017, and we want YOU to be part of the journey! Read More » What residents with Alzheimer’s really want for the holidays
How do you visit and converse with someone who doesn’t quite recall who you are? Here are 12 tips for encouraging healthy, happy holiday visits for those who have dementia. Read More » Home health pushes for more thought on CMS pre-claim policy
A coalition of home health providers is encouraging Congress to give Medicare more time to iron out its home health pre-claim policy before pilots begin. Read More » Eli Lilly raises white flag on dementia drug trial
Plenty of hopes had been pinned on the experimental drug, but its disappointing trial results may lead the scientific community to rethink the approach to Alzheimer’s disease treatments. Read More » One-on-one with…Cynthia Morton
What's in store for long-term care in 2017? Cynthia Morton, Executive Vice President of NASL, talks about coming regulations and policy changes, including how a Trump administration could affect Medicaid. Read More » TX judge halts overtime increase
A Texas federal judge has granted an injunction to stop the Department of Labor's overtime wage increase set to begin Dec. 1. Read More » Novartis, heart organizations launch CHF social networking platform
Older adults with heart failure can use the platform to share experiences and resources with others and learn more about managing their condition. Read More » Kindred is first LTC site to win NIST quality award
The U.S. Commerce Department has awarded a rehab facility tucked in the rural mountains of Idaho for its leadership in excellence and quality. Read More » Detecting dementia in the blink of an eye
Is there a way to detect oncoming dementia at an earlier stage? Researchers at the University of Texas think the eyes have it. Read More » Residents make calendar to celebrate staying active in life stories
These "calendar girls" (and guys) didn't need to shed any clothing to be the top models of their assisted living community as they turned their annual calendar into a gala event showcasing the vibrancy and resilience of life. Read More » AMDA strengthens partnership with gerontology nurses
AMDA is continuing to expand its historically-physician-based membership scope by forging deeper relationships with the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association. Read More » Will the next superbug be a fungus?
The CDC has issued warnings to hospitals and laboratories to be on the lookout for an emerging threat: a fungal infection called Candida auris. Read More » OIG scrutinizes SNFs and therapy reimbursement
The office’s 2017 workplan targets rehabilitation, hospice and hyperbaric oxygen therapy services, in addition to SNF billing. Read More » Trump picks healthcare leader, plans for healthcare reform
Three days after the U.S. election, President-elect Trump has announced his choice to lead the healthcare segment of his transition team. Read More » 