Many times, providers become solely focused on becoming approved for a loan. But then they often neglect to concentrate enough on what to do once they get the go-ahead. This special article gives expert...
Nursing home operators must embrace quality efforts now
Jun 15, 2011
The risks of long-term care providers not improving quality are growing larger and more expensive every day, cautioned a nationally known expert Tuesday during a McKnight’s Super Tuesday webinar.
Average nursing home administrator salary jumps to $123k; DONs rise to $103k
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 05, 2019
Nursing home administrators and other top executives saw larger than average salary increases over the past year, indicating a possible effort by operators to keep hard-to-find talent in-house. A relatively...
Making sure our stuff matters
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2008
Whenever I talk with long-term care professionals, I like to ask why they have chosen to do this work. Let’s face it, this is not a field for sissies.
Delve into hot topics at the 2014 Expo
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo brings national experts, continuing education credits, vendor booths and more straight to your desktop, or wherever you connect to the Internet
Texas SNF providers facing law to crack down on violations, eliminate ‘right to correct’
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Jul 07, 2017
Texas long-term care providers will have a harder time avoiding fines and correcting serious deficiencies under a new law meant to crack down on repeat offenders.
More than 1 in 10 seniors report abuse
Aug 26, 2008
Nearly 13% of seniors suffer some kind of abuse, usually in the form of verbal mistreatment, according to a recent report.
Recognizing those seniors at risk for depression could have multiple benefits
Dec 21, 2009
Identifying seniors at risk for major depression could lead to preventive treatments that provide the greatest health benefit at the lowest cost, according to new research.
MedPAC wants ‘fundamental change’ for Quality Improvement Organizations
Feb 28, 2011
Technical assistance funding would shift from Quality Improvement Organizations to low-performing providers if the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has its way. Providers would become more active in...
Medicare less effective for younger disabled than for older population
Aug 16, 2010
Besides the millions of older recipients on Medicare, more than 8 million younger, disabled individuals receive benefits. But a new report finds that the system doesn’t work as well for the younger...