Unions have been a hot topic—both in Washington and at McKnight’s.com. If you don’t believe me on the latter, see our recent story about a merger among three nursing unions. Click here to read the...
Smartphones and hope for mental illness
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 16, 2017
Researchers at Dartmouth University are using smartphones in a new and interesting way. They’ve developed a plan for geriatric patients to better manage their mental illness.
Medicaid payment bundling sparks controversy in Ohio
By
Liza Berger
Oct 28, 2009
Medicaid payment bundling is emerging as a key topic in national healthcare reform. As part of their research on bundling, federal lawmakers should pay attention to what is happening in Ohio.
Medicare cuts bad for business
By
Liza Berger
May 06, 2008
You might have noticed that several nursing home stocks received a boost last Friday off of the latest Medicare regulatory news. While that might be good for the companies’ shareholders, it doesn’t...
Nurse’s heroics go viral (and she’s one of us!)
By
James M. Berklan
May 02, 2019
Tiffany Lehman did long-term care nurses everywhere proud last week when she saved a baby’s life while in flight. This week, the rest of the world is finding out more.
Voters give providers something to worry about
By
John O'Connor
Jun 08, 2012
GOP and Democratic strategists were watching the Wisconsin governorship recall race earlier this week as a possible harbinger of this fall’s presidential election. But that’s a shortsighted...
Days of whine and roses
By
John O'Connor
Jan 16, 2012
We’ve heard much lately about the so-called 99 Percenters. Many in this crowd have made the startling discovery that the nation’s wealthiest people seem to have more money and options.
A band for every nursing home
By
Mary Gustafson
Jul 19, 2012
Nursing home residents — especially long-term residents — deserve to have the best entertainment that money can buy. Gary Gamponia, the director of the Los Angeles-based Pay It Forward jazz band, has...
Nursing homes’ rare triumph in pandemic times
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 10, 2021
Maybe there’s something to the saying that if you howl loud and long enough, you’ll get somebody’s attention.
Ready for some good news, for a change?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 24, 2019
Operators might be forgiven for feeling a bit more tense and morose than usual in these trying days. But believe it or not, there are also pockets of joy to savor.