Hidden gems are often the best kind. They surprise us and keep us hopeful and optimistic for the future. This is how I feel about McKnight’s Technology Awards, the third annual version of which is...
Four SNFs, physical therapy center to pay $9.7 million in ‘upcoding’ case
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 12, 2019
Four skilled nursing facilities and a physical therapy center in the Chicago area have agreed to pay $9.7 million to resolve upcoding claims.
Birth of a giant? Time will tell us if it’s the right Rx
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 02, 2012
Not all association conventions are remembered equally. Some have dynamite entertainment, some a few great speakers. Often, it doesn’t go much beyond that.
Embrace Immediate Jeopardy triggers as quality assessment tool, experts say
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 10, 2012
While state surveyors vary in what they consider Immediate Jeopardy for long-term care residents, operators can use government guidelines to work on their quality assurance plans, experts advised Tuesday.
The BIG Picture: Giving you extra credit
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2010
In the months ahead, we’ll be looking to offer continuing education in new and different ways.
The BIG Picture: Healthcare reform is coming. So who in LTC cares?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2009
When the president, Congress, the media and others speculate about healthcare reform, they are not really talking about eldercare services.
Top therapy reimbursement for everyone: here’s how
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Jul 18, 2011
If the Ultra High is the highest level of allowable treatment we may seek, it’s our professional obligation to clinically provide these levels of service to every patient.
A tradition gets updated
By
Dave Surico
Oct 01, 2014
Hannah B.G. Shaw Home for the Aged gets with the times by expanding the rural site that once was the Shaw home.
Wound Care Feature: Pressure point
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2006
The ‘shock and awe’ of stark, new guidelines on wound care have not yet hit, but providers can expect some changes.
Answer to ‘the question’: McKnight’s new awards
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 04, 2012
Do you and your colleagues do good work? Of course you do. But why is that? You care for your residents. Check. You care about professionalism. Check. Maybe you just don’t know any other way. Check.