Tech tools could disclose physical and emotional info
By
John O'Connor
Aug 02, 2011
Wireless mobile technology that can track daily activities such as walking, sitting and standing could help unearth important physical and emotional health data, new research suggests.
McKnight’s awards open
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2014
The entry period is now open for McKnight’s 3rd annual Excellence in Technology program.
Trump budget cuts HHS 18%
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 05, 2017
President Trump’s first proposed budget chops 18% from Department of Health and Human Services funding and adds millions of dollars to combat healthcare fraud for fiscal 2018.
Tech contest is open for entries
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2015
The 2015 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology awards program has returned, giving long-term care facilities a place to shine.
Labor, business gird for card-check fight
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2009
Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress introduced union-friendly card-check bills in early March, setting off a war of words that is likely to continue during the months ahead.
LGBT fear treatment in long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 02, 2011
A majority of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults believe that staff at long-term care facilities would discriminate against them, according to a new report.
Two senators flip-flop and card check fades
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2009
Both sides of the card check fight have been turning to commercials, polls and talking points to sway minds and votes. But there are signs that the battle may actually be over.
Plan to cut funding gets strong rebuke
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2011
Long-term care officials excoriated a federal proposal to trim Medicare payments by more than 11%.
Labor nominee mum on card-check issue
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2009
Senate Republicans grilled President Barack Obama’s choice for Labor secretary at a recent confirmation hearing. But Rep. Hilda L. Solis (D-CA) gave them little ammunition.
National rankings put officials on hot seat
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2008
Federal regulators have put themselves on the spot as a result of their new five-star rating system for nursing homes.