Lowering rehospitalization rates a focus at Online Expo
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2015
While providers have made some progress with reducing rehospitalizations, the era of managed care organizations and better hospital partnerships means new strategies are needed. Attendees at the McKnight’s...
Pressure ulcer rates expected to grow; learn more at the Online Expo
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 23, 2015
There are approximately 2.5 million pressure ulcers treated in acute care yearly, according to the Joint Commission. By 2017, the number of pressure, venous and diabetic ulcers will increase to 60 million...
SIX DAYS TO GO: McKnight’s 5th Annual Online Expo
Mar 17, 2011
Two federal courts recently issued nearly identical rulings declaring the Medicare cap on hospice reimbursements to be invalid. They continue an unbroken series of rejections of the Department of Health...
15th McKnight’s Online Expo offers 6 webinars, CEs March 17-18
Mar 08, 2021
The 15th annual spring McKnight’s Online Expo is fast approaching, offering six webinars and just as many continuing education credits. The event includes a virtual exhibit hall and takes place from...
A new way to save face
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2013
When is face-to-face contact with a resident not such a good idea? When an avatar can do better. That’s just one lesson researchers like Timothy Bickmore, Ph.D., are proving. Bickmore is an assistant...
Failure to prepare for MDS updates in the next 10 days could be costly, expert warns
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 21, 2012
If skilled nursing facilities are not prepared for the MDS 3.0 changes that will go into effect April 1, 2012, the consequences could be expensive, a top expert warned Wednesday.
DAY TWO: McKnight’s fourth annual Online Expo today to offer webcasts on payment, technology
Mar 25, 2010
Beginning this morning, McKnight’s will host two more online webcasts as part of its fourth annual Online Expo. Free registration is still available for these two seminars at www.mcknights.com/marchexpo.
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...
Long-term care managers and executives adding free CEU credits at fourth annual online expo
Mar 19, 2010
Providers have continued to sign up for next week’s McKnight’s Online Expo in record numbers. The fourth annual educational event takes place Wednesday and Thursday and can be registered for...
Fourth annual McKnight’s Online Expo: Six days to go
Mar 18, 2010
Long-term care advocates Wednesday applauded Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius for acknowledging “inherent flaws” in the Five-Star Quality Rating System. The fourth annual...