APIC annual convention starts Sunday with special LTC track
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 25, 2021
The opening day of the annual APIC convention features an all-day line-up Sunday specifically focusing on long-term care, subtitled “The future is now.”
Caring for Holocaust survivors the focus of Senate hearing
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 03, 2014
Providers with Holocaust survivors will find special value in an upcoming hearing held by the Senate Special Committee on Aging. “Aging in comfort: Assessing the special needs of America’s...
Also in the News for Monday, March 22
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 22, 2021
LTC staff now nearly twice as accepting of vaccination: study … Union rallies workers at more than 200 NY nursing homes for nursing home reform … COVID cases rise in 15 states, causing resurgence fears...
Pressure injury group conference Nov. 18-19
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 03, 2022
The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel will hold a major conference Nov. 18-19 at the landmark Mayflower Hotel in Washington.
Exec video call Tuesday: Succeeding despite the pandemic
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 21, 2020
Four top industry executives will give advice on resident engagement, technology, staffing efficiency and liability risks during a special McKnight’s Executive Power Panel on Tuesday.
HIPAA breaches bringing heavy implications, class-action lawsuit threats
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 29, 2017
Federal HIPAA penalties have lurked in the wings for years, but now accused operators have state attorneys’ general and plaintiff’s attorneys to worry about.
Execs: Regional providers well-positioned to get more from skilled nursing payers, staff
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2024
The time has come for skilled nursing operators to become more assertive with payors and value-based care partners, and regional providers are uniquely positioned to reap rewards, executives say.
All of LTC invited to Women of Distinction and Forum events May 12-13
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 22, 2022
The speakers and agenda have been fully set to welcome attendees at the 4th Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards ceremony and forum. A dinner gala in Chicago will be held May 12, with the educational...
Medicare appeals backlog to be fixed by 2020, HHS says
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 06, 2016
Federal health officials say tweaks to the system will enable them to eradicate a massive backlog of Medicare decision appeals in 2019. They made the prediction in a court brief filed in U.S. District...
Next SNF/LTC Open Door Forum on Thursday
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 21, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will conduct its next SNL/LTC Open Door Forum conference call at 2 p.m. ET Thursday.