Paul Bergeron

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Executive Editor #Thought Leadership Today. CRE reporter for https://t.co/7J64ngNUkW. #GoTerps. JMU grad. Retweets appreciated. https://t.co/B51QcMqYGN contributor.

Articles

Medicaid Cuts Would Devastate Providers Serving ID/DD Populations

2 months ago | providermagazine.com | Paul Bergeron

Medicaid cuts would be devastating to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and those who care for them. Virtually all 55,000 individuals with disabilities residing in the nation’s 5,300 intermediate care facilities (ICF) are on Medicaid. ICFs provide active treatment and services for people with significant support needs. They offer 24-hour supervision, health care, therapies, activities, and training to maximize residents’ autonomy and independence.
Finding Solutions for the Booming Long Term Care Population

Feb 28, 2025 | providermagazine.com | Paul Bergeron

Every day 10,000 baby boomers turn 65, according to U.S. Census data. The baby boomer generation began turning 65 in 2011 and will continue to add 10,000 each day through 2030. The number of older adults will more than double over the next several decades to top 88 million people and represent over 20 percent of the population by 2050, according to a 2019 report from AARP.
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Feb 10, 2025 | linkedin.com | Paul Bergeron

Paul Bergeron Content Strategist, Business Reporter and Connector for Many Industries 2d Edited Report this post Supply and demand? I kid you not: a dozen brown cage-free eggs at my nearby Trader Joe's are $3.49, but at my local grocery store, "Giant," they are $10.79!And no, Giant is not one of those gourmet grocery stores.
Long Term Care 2025 Trends and Outlook

Jan 14, 2025 | providermagazine.com | Paul Bergeron

Long term care services are in greater demand than ever. Given that the oldest Baby Boomers will turn 80 next year, the industry has responded by improving operations, leveraging technology, monitoring legislation, and focusing on wellness. These efforts will show in 2025 as the industry addresses needs, capitalizes on growing trends, and continues to deliver the best care to those in need and their families.
Avoid F-Tag Violations in Dining Sanitation, Food Safety

Dec 9, 2024 | providermagazine.com | Paul Bergeron

Dining sanitation and food safety, regulated by food and nutrition tags, including the F-812 tag, consistently rank among the top citations during state surveys of nursing homes. So far in 2024, the issue has topped the list, with approximately 44 percent of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) being tagged, according to Proactive LTC Consulting. F-812 requires that facilities follow professional standards for food service safety regarding storage, preparation, distribution, and serving of food.
Navigating the Negative Feedback Loop

Oct 24, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Jennifer Boyle |Jordan Frey |Forrest Bohler |Paul Bergeron

It was 4 a.m. and nearing the end of a long night shift. All the fetal heart rate monitors showed well-behaving babies and I desperately felt the beckoning of my call room bed. Suddenly, one of the heart rate tracings plummeted. Ninety-nine percent of the time this type of deceleration resolves quickly. Things don’t just instantly change from OK to life-threatening — except when they do.
The Enormous Cost of Physician Turnover

Oct 22, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Jordan Frey |Forrest Bohler |Paul Bergeron |Sophia Uddin

The Enormous Cost of Physician TurnoverI recently spoke with a colleague who was seeking some advice regarding their upcoming contract re-negotiation. We spoke about their value as a physician and what they planned to negotiate — but I also mentioned that one point in their favor is that the high cost of physician turnover means health care systems would rather keep their employees than hire new ones. When I said this, my colleague was shocked. Why would physician turnover cost a lot?
Is Gold Humanism Honor Society Just a Popularity Contest?

Oct 21, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Forrest Bohler |Paul Bergeron |Sophia Uddin |Ajibike Lapite

The Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) stands as a mark of compassion and empathy in medical education, aiming to recognize students who embody the highest ideals of patient-centered care. Unfortunately, the noble intentions of this prestigious organization are often undermined by a flawed selection process that fails to capture the true essence of humanism in medicine.
Nebraska Health Care Association Programs Drive Workforce Development

Oct 21, 2024 | providermagazine.com | Paul Bergeron

Although those in the long term health care industry probably wouldn’t be too surprised, the numbers are still staggering. When checking Nebraska’s list of job openings statewide, health care positions dominate the top 10: registered nurse is No. 1. nursing assistant is No. 3. licensed practical nurse is No. 4. Combined, those available positions represent more than half of all the open positions in Nebraska.
5 Things No One Tells Medical Residents

Oct 21, 2024 | opmed.doximity.com | Paul Bergeron |Sophia Uddin |Ajibike Lapite |Kirk Sidey

Navigating the path of a medical residency is tough and full of surprises. As someone who’s been through it, I want to share some tips to help you get ready for what’s coming. Residency isn’t just about sharpening your clinical skills and learning more about medicine; it’s also about handling a bunch of other responsibilities and pressures you might not see coming.