Something for pols to chew on at healthcare summit
By
Brett Bakshis
Feb 25, 2010
Politicians love to toss out stories of individuals adversely affected by the healthcare system. You always hear them say, “I’ve heard from a family in Michigan that lost its insurance,”...
Credibility: The fundamental foundation of leadership
Mar 30, 2015
Think of credibility as having benefits similar to that of a house’s foundation during a huge storm. If the foundation is sound, then it will hold up against raging waters.
The search for a senior care facility
Dec 28, 2012
Choosing a senior care facility for a loved one is a highly stressful and difficult process. Whether the decision is one of immediate need or plans are being made ahead of time, the enormity of the task...
Good timing for AAHSA conference
By
Liza Berger
Nov 06, 2009
Emotions will be running high at the rapidly approaching conference of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. The question is, will the mood be one of elation or disappointment?
New falls research sheds light on big topic
By
Liza Berger
Oct 09, 2009
Medicare. Medicaid. Healthcare reform. Long-term care providers were bombarded with a lot of big stories this week. One topic that is at risk of being overlooked, however, is new research on falls.
New law strives to keep older adults at home
By
Liza Berger
Mar 31, 2010
When you read between the lines of the healthcare reform law, its general intent becomes clear: The law is about increasing home- and community-based services (HCBS), and improving wellness and prevention.
Providers may need more than a ‘wizard’ to demystify Obamacare
By
John O'Connor
Aug 12, 2013
Did you hear the one about life’s great lies? Here’s part of the punch line: “I’m from the government and I came to help you.” Providers familiar with the joke may have experienced...
Road trip for Medicaid relief
By
Liza Berger
Jun 25, 2010
The American Health Care Association is hitting the road on Tuesday. That’s when the association is kicking off its 40-state Driving for Quality RV Tour.
Standing tall for veterans
By
Renee Kinder
Nov 09, 2017
Procedural memory is a fascinating mechanism, a construct of long-term memory and is the form of memory which “we learn by doing,” including singing, riding a bike — and saluting, for some.
Unions: good or bad? Discuss amongst yourselves
By
Liza Berger
Feb 26, 2009
Unions have been a hot topic—both in Washington and at McKnight’s.com. If you don’t believe me on the latter, see our recent story about a merger among three nursing unions. Click here to read the...