Even since I joined the Society as Executive Director four years ago, I have seen the Society and the setting change a great deal.
Just what you always wanted: More penalties
By
Liza Berger
Jun 03, 2020
The coronavirus is the proverbial gift that keeps on giving — to nursing homes, in particular.
Why the new ‘Best Workplaces in Aging Services’ list matters so much
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 09, 2017
Providers around the country should share the enthusiasm for Fortune magazine’s new “Best Workplaces in Aging Services” list. All of them will benefit from the good vibes the list will...
Why the New York Times’ ‘hatchet job’ shows better days are coming to long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Aug 26, 2014
A pall hangs over this sector at the moment, thanks to the New York Times.
2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards — All winners, Skilled Nursing track
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 21, 2018
See the winners in each category of the Skilled Nursing track of the 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards
Providers are from Mars, regulators are from Venus
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 15, 2013
More than 100,000 desperate folks wish to move to Mars and never come back. They’ve even paid an application fee, so they must be serious.
Long-term care mandates top-tier tech
By
Michael Slovin
Sep 21, 2017
As technology services improve in mainstream society, it’s critical that long-term care providers ensure their residents aren’t left behind.
Finding dividends in unexpected places
By
Stephen P. Ashkin
Oct 01, 2019
Most nursing homes are businesses, and like any business, they must be continually on the lookout for ways to keep operating costs in check. Further, they must be continually marketing their facilities...
Beyond the 403-page elephant in the room
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 15, 2015
Civics class was in full session Monday, when long-term care providers received a summer reading assignment that should keep them busy — and anxiety-ridden — for many days to come. But, hey, at least...
Playing a dangerous game with COVID-19
By
John O'Connor
Jun 21, 2020
Perhaps as never before, party affiliation is coloring policy matters. The debate on any issue these days seems to focus less about the merits of a response than which side holds it.