Older adults’ care preferences honored, but inequities apparent, analysts find
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 16, 2023
More adults are saying that their healthcare preferences are considered by their providers, a 9.5% increase from 2014 to 2020. But the data also highlight inequities, investigators say.
McKnights.com sports new look
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2012
Not content to rest on its laurels, the award-winning McKnights.com has been significantly upgraded.
Some states are becoming more aggressive in claiming the estates of Medicaid beneficiaries after their deaths. Such policies trouble families who worry about losing their homes, a report from the Christian...
The Big Picture: Timing isn’t everything
By
John O'Connor
Apr 04, 2019
The billionaire investor Warren Buffet famously refused to time the stock market. His rationale: Nobody really knows what the future will bring.
Three tips for understanding the ACA
By
Mark Colwell
May 23, 2014
Know your options if you are working at a company with less than 50 employees, and make sure you know whether you qualify for tax credit.
New website promises to improve your experience in finding news — and more
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
With the unveiling of our new mcknights.com website, we’re hoping to make the way you obtain industry knowledge a more enjoyable experience.
SNFs prepare to absorb nearly $800 million in Medicare cuts
By
McKnight's Staff
May 10, 2012
Medicare cuts scheduled to hit in January will cost skilled nursing facilities close to $800 million in fiscal year 2014, a new analysis estimates.
Nursing home lobbying group launches job growth ad campaign
Feb 16, 2011
The Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care is launching a new ad campaign to remind lawmakers that skilled nursing and rehabilitation service facilities are the second-largest health facility employer...
Understand the resident to understand the behavior: Part 2
By
Richard Juman, PsyD
Jan 08, 2018
I am frequently asked to consult about “inappropriate” behavior in skilled nursing facilities. The question is usually something like: “We have a resident who is doing ‘X behavior’—...
Wellness Check Module released
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 10, 2019
VoiceFriend has released its Wellness Check Module for a voice-activated notification and communications solution for communities.