CMS names first facilities to receive point-of-care COVID-19 tests
By
Liza Berger
Jul 26, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the names of 636 nursing homes set to receive the first batch of COVID-19 point-of-care test devices.
Republican version of stimulus bill likely to include liability reform
By
Liza Berger
Jul 26, 2020
Although the Republicans’ version of the latest stimulus bill is still in the works, it likely will include liability reform measures and an extension of telehealth reimbursement policies.
McKnight’s Tech Awards submission deadline extended to Friday, July 31
By
Liza Berger
Jul 24, 2020
Good news to those folks who still want to show off their tech prowess! McKnight’s has pushed the deadline for nominations for its Excellence in Technology Awards to a week later, Friday, July 31. The...
Point-of-care tests offer more flexibility for facilities, but implementation may pose problems, experts...
By
Liza Berger
Jul 23, 2020
The new coronavirus point-of-care testing program unveiled by the government, while not perfect, offers an opportunity for long-term care facilities to swiftly identify those residents, staff or family...
Political infighting blamed for deadliest state’s drag on coronavirus legislation
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Liza Berger
Jul 22, 2020
The coronavirus is battering long-term care facilities in New Jersey worse than any other state, by at least one measure. But a Legislature locked in political arm twisting is preventing much remedial...
How to solve the COVID-19 crisis in long-term care? Reform the system for one, AMDA advises
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Liza Berger
Jul 20, 2020
To improve the coronavirus problem in nursing homes, federal policy must be proactive, not reactive, and supportive, not punitive. So say managing physicians in nursing facilities. In “Solving...
The COVID-19 mitigation strategies of social distancing, face coverings and handwashing not only will help to curb the spread of the coronavirus, they will help to lessen the severity of the upcoming flu...
Meet Kate Catizone, Rising Star honoree
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Liza Berger
Jul 17, 2020
Kate Catizone’s love of numbers and data have made a difference at her employer, Villa Healthcare in Skokie, IL.
CDC director talks to McKnight’s about flu season, COVID-19 mitigation and nursing home data
By
Liza Berger
Jul 17, 2020
Senior Editor Liza Berger spoke with Robert Redfield, M.D., about some of the most pressing issues in the eldercare industry.
Deadline for ‘McKnight’s’ Tech Awards submissions quickly approaching
By
Liza Berger
Jul 16, 2020
Have you implemented something unique with technology at your facility this year before or since COVID-19? If so, McKnight’s wants to know about it. The deadline to submit entries for McKnight’s...