Sleeper measures could cut Medicare payments to skilled care operators
By
John O'Connor
Mar 31, 2014
As far as skilled care is concerned, most recent reporting on a major Medicare bill has all but overlooked what’s in the bill for the sector. And it’s not trivial.
Nursing home aide turns out to be a king
Aug 20, 2008
It’s sometimes amazing to realize how little we know about the people with whom we work. Like the nurse down the hall who is an accomplished jazz pianist. Or that colleague who graduated from culinary...
The shortest distance between two points
By
Noah Marco
Feb 17, 2021
Prior to 1816, it was common practice for doctors to place their ears to patients’ chests to detect the workings of hearts, lungs and other organs. That year, French physician Rene Laennec, who was...
AbleRoad offers reviews of accessibility
Jan 22, 2014
A new website and smartphone app allows people with disabilities to find and review any public space or business location for accessibility.
McKnight’s interviews CMS chief Donald Berwick on camera
Oct 26, 2011
Video footage of McKnight’s Editorial Director John O’Connor interviewing Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Donald Berwick, M.D. can now be seen at www.mcknights.com.
Providers celebrate National Consultant Pharmacist Week
Oct 11, 2013
The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists will help providers and others celebrate the vital work of long-term care pharmacists all next week. Tuesday’s theme is “Spread the Word,”...
It’s not just charity that should begin at home
By
John O'Connor
Feb 27, 2017
Long-term care operators tend to be a nervous lot. Rightfully so.
Old-school press releases remain an effective way to gain press coverage
Jul 07, 2009
There’s no doubt that we’ve entered the era of blogs and social networking. So it might come as a bit of a surprise that old-school press releases remain one of the most effective ways for...
Nation’s first COVID-19 criminal charges against nursing home leaders filed in Massachusetts
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 25, 2020
Two leaders of a veterans home where 76 patients died due to the coronavirus were criminally charged Friday morning, according to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey.
Indiana senior living community plans expansion
Oct 18, 2016
BHI Senior Living in Indianapolis is planning a $45 million expansion and development in Zionsville, according to local reports.