While leaving my car this morning in our office parking lot, I noticed a gray-haired man shuffling towards me. I assumed he was heading towards his car, but he stopped in front of me and demanded, “Hey,...
The evolution of swag
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 07, 2016
Vendors heading into a myriad of fall conferences have plenty to worry about. Months ago, most probably had a serious debate about what swag to offer at their exhibit booths.
Healthcare pushed aside in 2016 race
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 04, 2016
Lady Healthcare and her child, the Affordable Care Act, were once the bon vivant of public discourse. But they are of little interest today, giving way to the economy, jobs, foreign policy, immigration...
Embracing managed care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 10, 2016
What was clear from the panel was managed care, skilled nursing and home health have to build partnerships.
How do people really feel about the ACA?
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 06, 2017
When it comes to social media, I tend to think providers worry a little too much.
What long-term care can learn from Van Halen
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 18, 2015
David Lee Roth, best known for being the theatrical frontman of the rock band Van Halen, is a decision-making genius whom long-term care providers can learn a lot from.
Examining the ‘manel’ in LTC
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 20, 2019
All industries, long-term care included, love panels during conferences. The hope is for a dynamic conversation, one where no one will dominate the discussion and those in the audience will feel engaged.
Double the fun: McKnight’s Tech Awards adds categories and celebrates success
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 05, 2018
The launch of the sixth edition of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards saw it double in size, multiplying the effects of its original mission: Celebrating how operators use technology to better...