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
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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
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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...
McKnight’s Online Forum Oct. 28 features psychological hardship strategies, recoveries of COVID-19
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James M. Berklan
Oct 13, 2020
The McKnight’s Online Forum COVID-19 Update VIII will take place Oct. 28 and feature sessions on coping with the psychological hardships of COVID-19, as well as reimbursement and recoveries.
Argentum gearing up for annual convention
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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
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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.
New guidance affirms providers’ right to reject religious exemptions for COVID vaccinations due to...
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Danielle Brown
James M. Berklan
Oct 27, 2021
Long-term care providers shouldn’t read too much into updated COVID-19 vaccination guidance on religious exemptions released this week by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, according to...
QIOs uncertain how newly announced CMS plans will help many nursing homes
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James M. Berklan
Jul 16, 2020
QIOs and major provider organizations were caught off-guard by CMS’s declaration that expansive help would be provided to facilities across the country.
Yes, it’s true: Final Tech Awards deadline is today
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 31, 2020
Today is the final entry deadline for the 2020 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
Registrations for Online Expo on record pace
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 10, 2016
The 10th Annual McKnight’s Online Expo is little more than two weeks away and organizers say registrations are proceeding at a record pace. The virtual trade show features five webinars and CE credits,...