Five-Star ratings system hotline re-opens; updated facility ratings go public Thursday
Jul 17, 2009
The Five-Star Quality Ratings hotline has re-opened and will remain operational until July 30, federal healthcare regulators say. Directors at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said they are...
LeadingAge preps for convention, Halloween in NOLA
Oct 19, 2017
The LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo is getting ready to head to a hot place at a hot time for its biggest yearly gathering: New Orleans, from Oct. 29 to Nov. 1.
LeadingAge annual meeting, expo to draw thousands to Dallas
Oct 25, 2013
LeadingAge will host its annual meeting and expo Sunday through Wednesday at the Dallas Convention Center. Dozens of continuing education credits, as well as countless opportunities to network and see...
Evolving role of nursing homes, reimbursement and demographics the focus of free audiocast
Sep 23, 2011
National research experts and a leading lobbyist will be keynote speakers for a free, hourlong audiocast that will put the state of the skilled nursing industry “In Context.” Speakers will...
NIC spring meeting attracts lenders, providers
Mar 26, 2015
The NIC 2015 Capital & Business Strategies forum takes place Tuesday through Thursday in San Diego, with keynote speakers including Kathleen Sebelius, Katy Fike and Bruce Chernof.
AHCA Capitol Hill fly-in promises more interest than usual in June
May 05, 2017
With the threat of Medicaid switching to state block grants and the long-term care industry potentially losing out, providers will have extra incentive to visit their members of Congress during the American...
Webinar focuses on suicide prevention and older adults
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 10, 2015
The National Council on Aging is hosting a special webinar next Thursday (Sept. 17) focusing on suicide among older adults. Three expert speakers will discuss risk factors and successful strategies for...
Long-term care administrators ‘on a roll’ at annual conference
Apr 04, 2014
The 48th Annual Convocation and Exposition of the American College of Health Care Administrators takes place Saturday through Wednesday in Las Vegas. Regulatory, payment, management and marketing issues...
First Women of Distinction deadline next week
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 03, 2021
Nominators for the 4th annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program can give themselves — and their respected nominees — an early present by entering their submissions by Wednesday’s...
AAPACN opens registration for annual conference
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 23, 2020
The American Association of Post-Acute Care Nurses is holding its annual conference April 15-17 in Atlanta.