Joan M. Woods

Health care providers offer valuable insight

December 03, 2012 11:09:54 AM by Administrator Account

By Joan M. Woods

Despite millions of dollars spent on pre-election posturing about the need for change, the end result of the November elections is that we are left with the same challenges and no new surprises as to how to meet them. For some, that news will be a comfort, for others, not so much.

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Baseless liability suits hit consumers’ wallets

November 01, 2012 11:47:23 AM by Administrator Account

By Joan M. Woods

Frivolous lawsuits and outlandish jury awards add significant cost to the health care delivery system. While no one objects to fair compensation in the event of a legitimate liability claim, our court system unfortunately does a poor job in weeding out claims that have no legal merit – at least not before a health care provider has spent thousands of dollars on its defense.

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Medicaid cannot last without serious reform

September 28, 2012 11:06:07 AM by Administrator Account

By Joan M. Woods

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney drew ire recently with comments about the growing number of people who are dependent on the federal government. In a speech to campaign donors, he railed against those who believe they are “victims” and think that government has a responsibility to care for them whether for their health care, food or housing. No matter which side of the political fence you’re on, it’s hard to dispute that entitlement programs are costing American taxpayers millions of dollars. There should also be no argument that most of those programs are badly needed. The question is, however, how much are they needed and by whom?

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Proposed bill corrects Medicare injustice

September 04, 2012 4:57:48 PM by Administrator Account

By Joan M. Woods

Earlier this year I wrote about an unsettling trend in which seniors discharged from the hospital and in need of nursing home care are finding that Medicare is denying payment for their nursing home stay because they were not classified as “inpatient” during their hospitalization.

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RIHCA chair urges everyone to walk

August 01, 2012 10:15:27 AM by Administrator Account

By Joan M. Woods

In my line of work as a nursing home administrator, Alzheimer’s disease is up close and personal. Its effects are far reaching and no one is spared, not those afflicted, nor their families or caregivers.

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