U.S. still ranks last among industrialized countries in preventable mortality rates
Feb 03, 2009
The United States continues to rank last among 19 industrialized nations when it comes to preventable mortality rates. That is an indication that the healthcare quality improvement measures put in place...
Large providers to face insurance squeeze?
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 09, 2006
Lawmakers in 30 states are preparing to introduce legislation that would require large corporations to increase spending on employee health insurance – a measure the AFL-CIO endorsed late last week.
Providers side with governors against Medicaid cutbacks
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 01, 2005
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is among the providers taking a stance with governors who are fighting to prevent Medicaid cuts.
Might there be a drug company in your future?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 13, 2018
If you want to know what skilled care will look like in five years, consider what hospitals look like today.
Want to ward off dementia? Follow Madonna’s lead
By
May 17, 2016
If you really want to help cut your risks of cognitive impairment and memory loss, it might be time to go outside your comfort zone and take a few tips from the Material Girl herself.
Patient engagement platform updated
Nov 08, 2017
Bridge Patient Portal has released Bridge Version 2.0 with new interface capabilities, the company announced.
1 week to go: Deadline for McKnight’s Tech Awards entries July 28
Jul 20, 2017
Providers have just more week to enter the 2017 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Elmcroft chooses Cerner
Oct 15, 2013
Elmcroft Senior Living has announced that it will install Cerner Corp.’s CareTracker at its 85 assisted living facilities.
Topical estrogen could help senior care providers scale back antibiotics for recurring UTIs, researchers...
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 24, 2013
Topical estrogen treatments are an effective replacement for antibiotics in preventing urinary tract infections in older women, recently published research suggests.
7th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo sessions now available in archived format
Mar 08, 2013
Sessions from the Seventh Annual McKnight’s Online Expo are now available for viewing and listening in our archives. All five educational sessions from nationally renowned expert speakers can be...