Inaugural National Skilled Nursing Investment Forum kicks off Monday
Mar 04, 2010
Hundreds of long-term care operators will converge in San Diego next week to participate in the first ever National Skilled Nursing Investment Forum from Monday through Wednesday. Others also will be attending...
Court: Medicare hospice provider cap calculated improperly
Mar 04, 2010
The federal Medicare hospice provider cap is calculated in a way that is “arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, and unlawful,” a federal court recently ruled.
Playground powerbrokers
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James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2010
As a kid, you never wanted to tick off a certain smart-aleck guy from the neighborhood at game time. Not because he was a great player. The truth is he was only average in most sports. But because his...
Demystify risk management in nursing homes
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By Paola DiNatale MSN, RN, NHA, RAC-CT, and Brad Granger, MBA, NHA
Mar 02, 2010
What if every staff member was asked to define risk management? It’s likely that no two responses would match. It’s even possible that some responses would be incorrect.
Nursing home providers agree to $14 million settlement in kickback case
Mar 02, 2010
Mariner Health Care Inc. and SavaSenior Care have agreed to pay $14 million to the U.S. in the latest development in the Omnicare pharmacy kickback scandal, according to new reports.
How to do it… Information technology
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 01, 2010
One of the biggest stories of the year in long-term care will be the conversion to the new minimum data set assessment tool.
Clean up the waste: cost savings through cleaner facilities
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Julie Williamson
Mar 01, 2010
Inefficient laundry and housekeeping operations can generate unnecessary expenses. Improving cleaning practices is just one way to find extra savings
4th Online Expo brings major topics to you
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James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2010
McKnight’s annual virtual meeting and trade show again will offer five free CEUs
Ventas, Five Star companies report stronger earnings for fiscal year 2009
Feb 19, 2010
Funds from operations (FFO) at Ventas Inc., a healthcare real estate investment firm, increased in fiscal year 2009, the company reported Thursday.
An honest man: Dental assistant returns thousands of dollars to nursing home
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Liza Berger
Feb 12, 2010
Imagine finding two bags with thousands of dollars in it. Then consider returning them to a nursing home, the rightful owner. That’s what Barry Stringer did, and news of his good deed has stretched...