Medline is investing an additional $300 million as part of the company’s Healthcare Resilience Initiative, helping to support the long-term supply chain needs of providers.
CDC recommends three flu vaccine types for older adults this year
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 25, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared its yearly flu shot recommendations on Wednesday, urging older adults to get the vaccine.
Skilled nursing’s 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards finalists announced
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 21, 2023
Finalists for the 2023 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards were announced today by program organizers.
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line wins Tech Gold in Quality for falls-prevention program
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 29, 2023
Editor’s note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are publishing focused articles on the 2023 winners of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology...
38 nursing homes agree to stop denying admissions to patients being treated for opioid use
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Sep 25, 2023
Three Pennsylvania nursing homes and four provider groups operating numerous facilities have agreed to comply with an order from the state attorney general to admit individuals managing opioid use disorder.
Criminal trial starts for PA nursing home owner, staff accused of falsifying staffing records
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 17, 2023
A co-owner of two Western Pennsylvania nursing homes and several of his former building leaders are on trial this week, defending themselves against extensive federal charges related to Medicaid and Medicare...
Whistleblower loses appeal to pocket more of $45M nursing home settlement
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Nov 09, 2023
A nursing home whistleblower who prevailed in a $45 million case against the facilities’ owners lost his appeal when the government rejected his argument that the judgment wasn’t big enough.
McKnight’s Women of Distinction Class of 2024 welcomes 15 Rising Stars
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2024
Fifteen “Rising Stars” working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care have been named 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction honorees, program organizers announced Tuesday.
Judge denies monitor for embattled NY nursing home
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Oct 25, 2023
A New York judge will not name independent monitors for an embattled nursing home, saying the state attorney general’s request was “unwarranted at this juncture.”
Physical therapy group opposes proposed 3.6% reimbursement cut
By
Kristen Fischer
Sep 14, 2023
The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revisit its Medicare doctor fee proposal for next year, saying the changes could...
