Reach of AI, other tech will help SNFs reach seniors looking to avoid nursing homes: expert
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 03, 2023
The future will bring an ongoing tug away from skilled nursing, led by rising tech in senior living and home care, an expert warned Thursday.
PDPM recalibration may not come right away, experts say
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2020
Stakeholders were keeping a close eye on any data available at press time that could lead to conclusions about the recently instituted Patient Driven Payment Model.
2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards accepting entries, new summit announced
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 16, 2021
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program. The entry deadline is less than six weeks away — May 25.
It’s time to make that deserving leader a Women of Distinction nominee
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 22, 2023
The early deadline for the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program is just two weeks away and counting down. Prime time for action, in other words.
Risk Management Feature: Overexposed?
By
James M. Berklan
May 12, 2006
Recent risk management developments have raised the ante for providers. Answers may lie in mastering basic practices
Aid for aides: 40 hours’ pay for 30 hours’ work
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 05, 2018
To some it could be like studying less for an important exam. Taking food away from a person in need of nutrition. Donating one’s modest paycheck to the millionaire’s club.
BREAKING: CMS announces shift to broadly expand telehealth Medicare coverage to nursing home beneficiaries,...
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 17, 2020
The federal government is stripping away barriers to Medicare telehealth coverage as a frontline response to the coronavirus outbreak, which feeds on person-to-person contact and has proven deadliest for...
CMS leaves providers hanging — abuse icon implementation one day away
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 21, 2019
Nursing home operators hoping for a last-minute change to the new consumer “warning” icon for certain types of abuse citations had received little reason for optimism Monday afternoon.
One week away: 12th Annual Online Expo nearing record numbers
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 06, 2018
New attendance records are expected to be set at the 12th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo next week during the five-webinar virtual trade show.
Professional Development Feature — Late bloomers
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 08, 2006
Educational institutions are courting long-term care students harder than ever, with an eye toward creating a better future.