Report: CMS needs to improve oversight of nursing home quality program
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 05, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services needs to make serious improvements in the tools it uses to evaluate the quality of nursing home care, a federal report reveals.
Sixth annual McKnight’s Online Expo returns, better than ever
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 01, 2012
The McKnight’s Online Expo returns for a sixth successful year with five educational webcasts March 21 and 22. After a successful debut last year, a series of six affiliated monthly “Super...
Reducing hospitable readmissions — a SNF opportunity
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 01, 2012
The next McKnight’s professional webcast will focus on one of the hottest issues raging in long-term care, and healthcare in general: reducing hospital readmissions. Andrew Kramer, MD, a professor...
CMS to host overflowing national conference sessions on MDS 3.0 changes
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McKnight's Staff
Mar 01, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will host a pair of two-day MDS 3.0 Conferences for providers next week in St. Louis. The initial session (Tuesday-Wednesday) filled so quickly, regulators...
Alzheimer’s taskforce plan now includes mention of assisted living services
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 29, 2012
Intensive lobbying paid off for assisted living groups vying for inclusion in the national Alzheimer’s taskforce plan. The most recent taskforce plan includes assisted living in its strategy to assess...
Federal officials crack $375 million home healthcare fraud scheme
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 29, 2012
Federal officials have brought down what they said is the largest home health fraud scheme ever concocted. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said around $375 million was billed incorrectly to...
Profile: Barbara Manard — From bayou to beltway
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
VP of Long-Term Care and Health Strategies AAHSA
What do you think: Can resident surveys improve care?
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 01, 2010
Surveys that gauge resident and consumer satisfaction are becoming the norm in long-term care. Generating a strong response rate is increasingly critical
This addition’s a natural fit
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 15, 2008
An Ohio CCRC uses rooftop gardens and open green spaces both to be environmentally conscious and to bring a sense of nature to residents.
A marriage of convenience
By
McKnight's Staff
Dec 01, 2007
Florida community combines amenities with functionality, allowing residents to shelter-in-place, if necessary, in a comfortable setting