United Fabrics, expanding on its longtime partnership with Sunbrella, recently unveiled its first contract collection of performance fabrics. With more than 50 fabric choices, “Origins” is both timeless...
LTC attacks overuse of observation stays
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 17, 2019
The American Health Care Association is again seeking change to a rule that requires an individual to spend three consecutive days as a hospital inpatient in order to receive Medicare skilled nursing coverage. ...
Company adds to swab product
May 25, 2016
PDI has launched its Prevantics® Device Swab Strip. The product expands on the existing Prevantics Device Swab by helping prevent central line associated bloodstream infections.
DocNow raises cash to expand LTC EHR
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 12, 2024
Bellevue, WA-based DocNow, an electronic health record and wound care management solution provider, has closed a seed funding round led by Waterline Ventures. The company plans on using the capital to...
Younger set of older adults willing to de-intensify diabetes treatment when recommended, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Mar 14, 2024
Even though clinical guidelines encourage some older adults to de-intensify diabetes treatment if they’ve had the condition longer, some patients aren’t willing to take less medication, a study finds.
Long-term care providers clamor for innovation to avert closing shop
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 23, 2024
Among struggling nursing homes, the share of facilities closing jumped significantly during the main pandemic years, even as the percent selling to for-profit organizations declined.
Heeere’s … (your new and improved) McKnight’s!
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2021
McKnight’s. As you’ve surely noticed by now, this magazine has changed since the last time you saw it. We’ve modernized our layout, content flow and logo.
Advance care planning partnership announced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 04, 2019
Allegheny Health Network announced a partnership with advance care planning technology provider Vync to help with end-of-life care decisions.
OIG: Volunteer Medicare fraud patrols had declining recovery in 2011
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 26, 2012
The success rate of Medicare’s volunteer force of fraud-detecting beneficiaries is declining, a government report finds.
Martinez to resign, Tennessee senator likely to become ranking member of aging committee
Aug 10, 2009
Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL), who is ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, disclosed on Friday that he stepping down as senator.