Obama, Congress hammer away at economic stimulus package
Jan 27, 2009
President Barack Obama and Congress have been making headway on a major economic stimulus package. They aim to pass it during the first 100 days of the new administration.
McKnight’s 5th Online Expo expands … to six months duration
Feb 07, 2011
Ignoring the adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” organizers of the McKnight’s Online Expo are changing the formula to their highly successful virtual trade show for long-term...
Improving indoor air quality is new focus of national COVID mitigation strategy
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 08, 2022
Improving this quality measure is key to reducing the toll that respiratory viruses are taking on vulnerable older adults. But current regulations are “simply out of date,” experts say.
Last day for the Tech Awards
Jul 31, 2013
Submissions to the second annual McKnight’s Tech Awards are due by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
Obama signs massive, overdue spending bill
Mar 12, 2009
President Obama on Wednesday signed a $410 billion spending bill that he called “imperfect” but necessary to keep the federal government running.
McKnight’s Roundtable: Prescription for change
By
Tim Mullaney
Jul 01, 2014
When top long-term care executives and physicians meet, visions for a new future of longterm care technology, care processes and payment mechanisms soon follow
McKnight’s 2nd Annual Technology Awards deadline fast approaching
By
McKnight's Staff
Jun 28, 2013
Long-term care providers should be taking advantage of the next two weeks to pick projects, programs or systems to nominate for recognition in the second annual McKnight’s Excellence in Technology...
These 3 won’t happen
By
John O'Connor
Feb 08, 2018
There’s nothing quite like a new calendar to get media types acting like story forecasters. What might be more helpful is a brief list of things that won’t be taking place.
Report: Part D bills would pinch providers
Mar 28, 2008
Legislation that requires Medicare Part D plans to pay pharmacists within 14 days could take money away from nursing homes and Medicare Advantage plans, according to the Pharmaceutical Care Management...
Father Knows Tech
By
Gary Tetz
Mar 01, 2012
Who is this, and what have you done with my father? That’s what I wanted to ask the last time my dad came to visit.