McKnight’s Long-Term Care News recently captured six APEX Awards. The tally includes a Grand Award for its website, www.mcknights.com.
HHS awards $31 million in grants to 31 states to help elderly, disabled live at home
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Haymarket Media
Oct 12, 2004
The Department of Health & Human Services will hand out $31 million in grants to 31 states to help people with disabilities or long-term illnesses live at home instead of seeking aid in long-term care...
Seniors may drop antidepressants because of side effects from other drugs
Dec 28, 2010
Many American seniors begin taking antidepressants while on medications with contraindications, according to a new study. Because of side effects, many then stop taking the antidepressants. A study conducted...
Ombudsman firing under review
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James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2011
Federal investigators said they are investigating the firing of a Florida ombudsman who had been at odds with long-term care leaders regularly during his seven years on the job.
Hallmark partners with LTC collaborative
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
The Advancing Excellence in Long-Term Care Collaborative has partnered with Hallmark Business Connections for an employee recognition program called “You Make a Difference.”
June 17 webinar to address ‘star’ practices to improve hiring, retention
Jun 03, 2015
During a free June 17 McKnight’s webinar, attendees will receive tips on how to find “right-fit” candidates, better keep current staff members engaged with employee-centric practices,...
NASL leader praises government investigation into medical equipment bidding process
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Tim Mullaney
Aug 29, 2013
A government investigation could shed much-needed light on the Medicare competitive bidding process for durable medical equipment, prosthetics and supplies, according to Cynthia Morton, executive vice...
Democrats press for CMS hearings
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Haymarket Media
Jun 13, 2005
Five Democrats on the House Ways and Means health subcommittee are calling for oversight hearings to investigate how the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services are implementing the new prescription...
Winners announced for Scheduler of the Year
Apr 11, 2017
OnShift has announced the winners of its annual Scheduler of the Year Awards last week.
Senate confirms McClellan’s nomination as CMS administrator
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Haymarket Media
Mar 15, 2004
The Senate confirmed President Bush’s nomination of Mark McClellan as Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator in a voice vote without formal debate. McClellan’s nomination had...