BREAKING: CMS sets new vaccination targets for another 24 states
By
James M. Berklan
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 14, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Friday that providers in 24 states added to the federal vaccine mandate roster Thursday have until March 15 to become fully vaccinated.
Registration underway for McKnight’s Fall Online Expo Sept. 14
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 04, 2023
Providers and other stakeholders are encouraged to register early for the McKnight’s Fall Online Expo, which starts at 10:30 a.m. ET Sept. 14 this year.
National ACO conference to have it both ways
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 17, 2021
The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations is hosting its fall 2021 conference Sept. 29 – Oct. 1 in Washington, D.C. — and online.
Save the date: McKnight’s Fall Online Expo set for Sept. 30
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 20, 2021
Organizers have announced that the annual McKnight’s Fall Online Expo is set for Sept. 30.
NADONA annual conference starts in-person Aug. 7
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 09, 2021
The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration is set to host its annual conference in-person again, running Aug. 7-11 in Niagara Falls, NY.
BREAKING: CMS posts new draft version of MDS 3.0 Item Set Change History
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 23, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has posted a detailed MDS 3.0 Item Set Change History for its next version of the MDS, which is scheduled to go live Oct. 1, 2020.
Sold-out ‘Women of Distinction’ ceremony takes place Thursday
By
James M. Berklan
May 10, 2019
The culmination of the first McKnight’s Women of Distinction award program takes place Thursday, when 41 esteemed women leaders in long-term care are feted in Chicago.
More scrutiny ahead for Five-Star ratings
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2015
In a move that top nursing home lobbyists privately hoped wouldn’t come to pass, the Government Accountability Office announced in late August it will be investigating the federal nursing home rating...
Argentum gearing up for annual convention
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 11, 2019
A key cog in the long-term care continuum — assisted living — will be the topic of the day, night and … every other time from April 15 to 17 when Argentum holds its annual meeting in San Antonio.
Providers see survey gift in penalty delay
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2017
Penalties for the next phase of nursing home survey guidelines will be postponed a year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced June 30.