Tomorrow marks the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. A new book looks back at a nursing home tragedy that will forever be tied to that horrific natural disaster. “Watered-Down Truth: A Flood...
Nursing home ‘bonuses’ amendment demands scrutiny
By
Liza Berger
Apr 08, 2009
Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK), who introduced a Senate budget amendment that would block bonuses for non-performing government contractors and executives, might be misinformed about bonuses—at least as they...
Curious by nature
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2008
Dr. Neil Kurtz President, CEO Golden Living
Meet Rita Mabli, Hall of Honor inductee
By
Liza Berger
Jul 07, 2020
Female leaders at United Hebrew of New Rochelle can thank Mabli, at least in part, for their successes.
Righteous COVID-19 indignation
By
Liza Berger
Apr 22, 2020
Outrage. That is the only word that comes to mind to adequately explain the devolving situation that has occurred for nursing home providers as a result of the novel coronavirus.
Elephants and donkeys
By
Liza Berger
Mar 04, 2008
It’s a pretty exciting day, as far as national politics go. The pivotal primaries in Ohio and Texas could determine the Democratic nominee for president of the United States – or more likely, draw...
Providers slammed at House hearing
By
Liza Berger
Dec 04, 2019
Senior advocates heavily criticized nursing homes at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing in mid-November, blasting the field for allegedly delivering poor care and improperly using antipsychotics.
McKnight’s Product Theater to debut on Sept. 24
By
Liza Berger
Sep 02, 2020
McKnight’s first-ever Product Theater on Sept. 24 will provide demonstrations and information about the newest innovations to help run a more successful business in the COVID-19 environment. Session...
McKnight’s Tech Awards honor innovation
By
Liza Berger
Dec 05, 2019
Telemedicine. A post-acute provider collaboration platform. Automation of resident activity calendars. These were just a few technologies that earned top honors in McKnight’s 2019 Excellence in Technology...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Dec. 3
Dec 03, 2019
Battle lines are drawn in Tennessee over a controversial Medicaid block grant proposal … Lawmakers question NY’s efforts to plug a $4 billion Medicaid hole … Heartburn drugs may increase risk...