The 2016 National Summit will offer educational sessions, panels and keynote speaker Ian Morrison to address strategies for delivering better patient care in the post acute spectrum. The three-day meeting...
Certified Nurses Day arrives Thursday
Mar 12, 2015
Providers are being urged to recognize their direct-caregiving force on March 19 — Certified Nurses Day. The special observation is promoted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, which offers...
Proper evaluation documentation that supports nursing home billing the focus of webcast for clinicians
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 07, 2012
In light of recent allegations of gross upcoding in therapy circles, an upcoming webcast on appropriate patient evaluation and management documentation could prove popular. Alva Baker, M.D., CMD, who has...
AHCA Capitol Hill fly-in promises more interest than usual in June
May 05, 2017
With the threat of Medicaid switching to state block grants and the long-term care industry potentially losing out, providers will have extra incentive to visit their members of Congress during the American...
Webinar focuses on suicide prevention and older adults
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 10, 2015
The National Council on Aging is hosting a special webinar next Thursday (Sept. 17) focusing on suicide among older adults. Three expert speakers will discuss risk factors and successful strategies for...
Long-term care administrators ‘on a roll’ at annual conference
Apr 04, 2014
The 48th Annual Convocation and Exposition of the American College of Health Care Administrators takes place Saturday through Wednesday in Las Vegas. Regulatory, payment, management and marketing issues...
Inaugural Post Acute Link conference welcomes providers
Apr 08, 2016
A new conference aimed at providers from four different post acute sectors will take place June 8-10 in Chicago. The inaugural Post Acute Link conference will offer robust educational offerings for professionals...
NIC annual conference starts Wednesday
Sep 24, 2015
The 25th national conference of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry kicks off Wednesday evening with a set of receptions just outside Washington, D.C.
Learn how to reduce CAUTI rates
Jun 04, 2015
With catheter-associated urinary tract infections on the rise, prevention tips will be discussed in a webinar led by wound specialist Chenel Trevellini, MSN, RN, on June 17.
Preparing to receive national experts, free CEs
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 28, 2014
Providers are continuing to sign up in record numbers for the 8th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo. The profession’s first and only virtual full trade show, it takes place March 26-27 and offers...