Representatives introduce ‘transparency’ bill in House
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2008
Long-term care providers have offered mixed reactions to the “Nursing Home Transparency and Quality of Care Improvement Act of 2008,” which was introduced in the House last month.
AHCA in ‘pretty good’ shape despite challenges: Yarwood
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2007
The long-term care industry has some obstacles to overcome, but the American Health Care Association is the strongest it’s ever been, said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO, during a speech at the...
Profile: Christopher Christensen – It’s not business as usual
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2010
Christopher Christensen, President and CEO, The Ensign Group Inc.
Laundry/housekeeping feature: Helping hands
By
Liza Berger
Mar 09, 2007
More nursing homes are beginning to see the benefits of contracting out their laundry and housekeeping services.
McKnight’s Roundtable: The new world of post-acute care
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2010
Operators dissect how MDS 3.0, ACOs and more are changing the long-term care mindset
Admin pay averages $100K; DONs $86,690
By
Liza Berger
Oct 05, 2015
The long-term care sector continues to show signs of steady growth, as modest rises in management salaries this year illustrate.
Laundry/Housekeeping Feature: Bugging out
By
Liza Berger
Mar 11, 2006
Infection control poses new challenges as ‘super bugs’ have begun to infiltrate facilities. But providers are fighting back.
Finance feature: Climate change
By
Liza Berger
Feb 07, 2007
Thanks to favorable market conditions, the time is ripe for smaller long-term care operators to invest in their businesses.
Living a dream: the write stuff
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2011
Not everybody can say they got their wish before they died. Jackie Edgar did.
Infection Control Feature — Under attack
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2007
With contagions becoming more prevalent in facilities,
a strong prevention program can be the best defense.