Bill Gleeson was my first boss. He was classic “old school.” Tough, gruff and a hard drinker, Bill was a stickler for getting stories first and getting them right. He also gave me some of the...
Providers celebrate National Consultant Pharmacist Week
Oct 11, 2013
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists will help providers and others celebrate the vital work of long-term care pharmacists all next week. Tuesday’s theme is “Spread the Word,”...
AbleRoad offers reviews of accessibility
Jan 22, 2014
A new website and smartphone app allows people with disabilities to find and review any public space or business location for accessibility.
McKnight’s interviews CMS chief Donald Berwick on camera
Oct 26, 2011
Video footage of McKnight’s Editorial Director John O’Connor interviewing Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Donald Berwick, M.D. can now be seen at www.mcknights.com.
Indiana senior living community plans expansion
Oct 18, 2016
BHI Senior Living in Indianapolis is planning a $45 million expansion and development in Zionsville, according to local reports.
Berkadia secures nearly $44 million in SNF financing
Apr 15, 2014
Two skilled nursing facilities in New York received $43.9 million in financing through Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC, the company announced.
Old-school press releases remain an effective way to gain press coverage
Jul 07, 2009
There’s no doubt that we’ve entered the era of blogs and social networking. So it might come as a bit of a surprise that old-school press releases remain one of the most effective ways for...
CMS issues new MDS 3.0 schedule — and quickly recalls it
Apr 13, 2009
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last week posted on its Web site a new schedule for the planned October 2010 rollout of the new MDS 3.0. But the agency quickly removed it the same day.
AHCA in ‘pretty good’ shape despite challenges: Yarwood
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2007
The long-term care industry has some obstacles to overcome, but the American Health Care Association is the strongest it’s ever been, said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO, during a speech at the...
Nurse Rosie Products debuts Rosie 4
Aug 25, 2015
Nurse Rosie Products has released Rosie 4 as part of its Vital Signs Equipment portfolio.