Below are some of the most important, interesting, or instructive articles our team read this week. Enjoy!

PAYMENT DRIVEN PATIENT MODEL

Some advice for SNFs transitioning to PDPM: “stop and think before implementing any significant changes to a given facility’s care offerings and specialty services.”

How Skilled Nursing Operators Can Survive the New PDPM Compliance Landscape

ECONOMY

Another signal that the labor market has shifted into low gear.

Job Growth Has Been Much Less Impressive Than Reported

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

Unlike tattoos, DNR orders should not be a permanent commitment.

DNR tattoos: Are they legal and is EMS bound to comply?

EHR-RELATED CLAIMS

Copy/Pasting (also known as cloning) is still cited as a top risk .

EHR-Related Claims Still Prevalent in Medical Malpractice Suits