McKnight’s covers a range of topics. Pressure ulcers, Medicare rates and Alzheimer’s research are a few. The question is, What stories do readers want us to write about?
Technology solutions shine in 4th annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards
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Nov 05, 2015
The success stories submitted to the 4th annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards competition showcased how savvy providers put tech to use in meeting the needs of their residents and staff.
I couldn’t live without…LifeBio
Jun 01, 2011
It’s almost a given that most people love to talk about themselves, and nursing home and memory care patients are no exception. LifeBio products, which include conversation-starting story cards,...
Editors’ Blog: Animated film ‘Up’ shows adventure of aging
Jul 24, 2009
Growing older doesn’t have to mean holing up in the house and settling into your favorite chair. There can be plenty of discoveries still in store, as the movie “Up” shows.
Alleged $250 million overbilling charges in hospices disputed , experts say
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Elizabeth Newman
Apr 07, 2016
A recent HHS Office of Inspector General report calling out hospices for billing $250 million inappropriately in 2012 doesn’t tell the whole story, an attorney said this week.
Angels against abuse
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Nov 05, 2016
Search any news website for the phrase “nursing home” and your quest could return some less-than-stellar stories alleging elder abuse or neglect.
SunTrust Bank announces $38.2 million in funding
Nov 22, 2017
Westminster Canterbury-Lynchburg, an assisted living and memory care community in Lynchburg, VA , has secured $38.2 million from SunTrust Bank to build a new six-story center.
Study: Medical liability costs to continue to soar this year
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Haymarket Media
Jan 29, 2004
If liability insurance rates for hospitals and physicians are any indicator of what’s in store for skilled nursing facilities this year, the news isn’t good. A new study shows that rates will...
National Skilled Nursing Care Week starts Sunday
May 11, 2018
The largest nursing home association in the U.S. will be leading the way when National Skilled Nursing Care Week begins Sunday. This year’s new theme is “Celebrating Life’s Stories.”
California nursing home nurses DO win big in Powerball jackpot
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Feb 03, 2016
It’s not a prank: Thirteen nurses from a California nursing home were one number away from winning last month’s record-setting $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot, but will still take home nearly...