From his days as a child to running around the halls of UHS centers to running after his own children, Neil L. Pruitt Jr. has always balanced family and work.
The morality of money
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 21, 2012
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) proposed an interesting question last week in his hearing on a federal contraception mandate for employers, namely, “Has the Obama administration trampled on freedom of religion...
Feds say hospice firm erred in enrollments
By
Elizabeth Newman
Feb 01, 2012
The federal government has joined a whistleblower complaint that alleges a major hospice company defrauded Medicare.
Handling your PR crisis
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 31, 2012
A few months ago, I called up a nursing facility that was embroiled in a legal snafu. I’m not sure I was able to utter an audible response to its marketing representative since I was busy hitting...
Criticize labor board for ‘microwave’ rule
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 03, 2012
The National Labor Relations Board drew criticism for its “microwave” rule vote in November. Opponents say the provision doesn’t allow employers enough time to discuss unionization with...
GOP pushes for repeal of the CLASS Act
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2011
The CLASS Act may have gone into hibernation, but Senate Republicans want it dead.
McKnight’s Roundtable: Taking stock of a field at the crossroads
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 01, 2011
A robust panel sizes up challenges and opportunities — and how best to meet them
Robotic equipment making LTC pharmacies quicker
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
When medications arrive at a skilled nursing facility from a long-term care pharmacy hub, chances are it was not just a team of people who helped them get there: Robotic technology likely was also involved.
Common issue: ACO confusion
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2011
Healthcare providers are struggling to decipher new approaches to reimbursement, including accountable care organizations, according to a new survey.
Providing wise counsel
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 01, 2011
Marsha Greenfield, VP of Legislative Affairs, LeadingAge