Industry experts will address five top-of-mind issues during sessions at an upcoming McKnight’s Online Expo. The free event will be held March 14 and 15.
Medicaid hypocrisy 2.0, or the art of not giving credit where it’s due
By
John O'Connor
Feb 28, 2014
Hypocrisy, thy name is Republican governor taking more Medicaid funding.
Who are the burnout candidates in your (long-term care) neighborhood?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 25, 2019
In the best of times, long-term care delivers a stressful way to make a living. And few would describe current conditions the best of times.
Maybe we can’t handle the truth
By
John O'Connor
Jun 15, 2012
The Supreme Court has decided that corporations and unions are really no different from regular folk when it comes to sponsoring elections. As a result, we’re about to see a spending spree that would...
It’s not just charity that should begin at home
By
John O'Connor
Feb 27, 2017
Long-term care operators tend to be a nervous lot. Rightfully so.
Kindred bid more hostile?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2014
Kindred Healthcare increased its bid for Gentiva Health Services to about $534 million, and plans to take the offer directly to shareholders.
New awards for tech innovators
By
John O'Connor
Apr 02, 2012
As never before, operators are harnessing tech tools that improve care delivery.
Tru-D | SmartUVC gets 3-year deal
By
John O'Connor
Jan 21, 2015
Automated disinfection robot manufacturer Tru-D | Smart UVC has been awarded a group purchasing agreement with Premier for room equipment infection prevention products.
Higher bedsore rates seen at predominantly black facilities
By
John O'Connor
Aug 02, 2011
Black nursing home residents are more likely than white residents to develop pressure wounds, a new study reveals.
Researchers say this finding is consistent with previous studies that suggest disparities...
Three things you need to know about COVID-19
By
John O'Connor
Mar 22, 2020
We look to be heading into even more challenging times ahead. But we must look beyond them.