Employee-owned stock ownership plans: A staffing solution for skilled nursing operators
By
Laca Wong-Hammond
Dominic Porretta
Apr 19, 2022
skilled nursing owner-operators are increasingly seeking differentiators that may enhance their employee recruitment and retention efforts. One alternative that is becoming increasingly popular is the...
Great moments in unintended LTC consequences
By
Stephen A. Moses
Jul 26, 2021
Reason.com publishes a video feature called “Great Moments in Unintended Consequences.” Each episode features three problems, three “solutions,” and comical coverage of the unanticipated results....
GAO gets it right with need for more IT
By
Cynthia Morton
May 10, 2017
It’s good to have a “big dog” recognize that the long-term and post-acute care sectors should be given more help with information technology and exchange.
Dealing with grief
By
Kelly Scott
Jan 29, 2013
Throughout my years of visiting senior living communities and working with families, some of the most heartbreaking moments come from watching a family member struggle with watching a loved one slowly...
‘Pay attention’: Free webcast on how retention [of good employees] pays
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 28, 2012
‘Pay attention: Retention pays’ was the title of the latest in a series of free McKnight’s webcasts for long-term care professionals. The hour-long event was broadcast live Aug. 28 and...
McKnight’s annual Fall Online Expo returns Sept. 9
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 24, 2015
McKnight’s is proud to host its 3rd Annual Fall Online Expo on Sept. 9. Long-term care providers can earn up to three continuing education credits by attending — and the only thing needed to attend...
Chernof announces retirement from SCAN
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 04, 2020
The founder and CEO of The SCAN Foundation will step down by the end of the year. Bruce A. Chernof, M.D., FACP, made the announcement this month after 12 years of leadership. The foundation has awarded...
Cybersecurity scams: Don’t get caught in the net
By
Shawn Nelson
Jun 16, 2017
Email has evolved into a mission-critical business function for many senior living organizations, and for this reason, it has also become the key mechanism used by cybercriminals to gain access to protected...
Episode-based payment the focus of Sept. 23 McKnight’s webinar
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 28, 2014
As value-based payment and delivery models take hold in Medicare, providers must shift their focus from managing stays to managing episodes of care. Experts from Avalere Health leading a McKnight’s...
Congress slow to act on Medicaid funding
By
Liza Berger
Jul 22, 2010
It must be summer. How do I know? Congress is dragging its heels on an important piece of legislative business.