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Executives: Engage Your Workforce with Mobile Scheduling
January 29, 2014 | Mark Woodka
2013 was a big year: Royal baby George made an appearance, the Packers made it to the playoffs (yes, they made it in 2013 but then blew the game early this year), and Dennis Rodman… well, let’s not...
Senior Living in 2014: What Are Your Top Priorities?
January 11, 2014 | Mark Woodka
I’ve been considering what my “top predictions in 2014” list might look like for some time, even in between holiday parties and visits with my in-laws (make that especially during visits with my...
I just wrapped up a couple of days in sunny California, enjoying the annual QCHF Institute and CAHF Summer Conference. I was honored to be one of the event’s speakers, addressing an issue that I...
$79 billion. Wow! That’s how much skilled nursing facilities stand to lose over the next 10 years due to the 11.1% reduction in Medicare payments, according to research from Avalere Health....
Rules of Engagement in the Accountable Care Ecosystem
May 30, 2013 | Mark Woodka
I’ve spent lots of time lately digging into accountable care and how this is going to evolve in our industry, especially when it comes to labor management and scheduling software, a topic near and...
Hospital Readmission Penalties for SNFs are Right Around the Corner
May 8, 2013 | Mark Woodka
Looking into my crystal ball shows that we should expect nursing homes, just like hospitals, to be penalized for excessive avoidable hospital readmissions in the future. The question has always been:...
Scheduling Above and Beyond at Catholic Health Care Services
April 23, 2013 | Mark Woodka
Exceptional leaders are the ones who go above and beyond their responsibilities and their contributions can be felt throughout the entire organization.
Are You Prepared to Share Data, Technologically Speaking?
April 15, 2013 | Mark Woodka
I’m convinced that the key term for healthcare providers in 2013 is, queue the drumroll, interoperability. Not just because it has 8 syllables (although my kids would love that) but because that is...
Acuity-Based Staffing in Senior Care Critical for Culture Change
March 18, 2013 | Mark Woodka
Culture change is falling short. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big believer and supporter of the culture change movement in long term care. I am an active board member of the Ohio Person Centered Care...
