If you’re a long-term care provider reading this in the waning hours before fiscal 2012 hits, be strong. If you’re reading this after Saturday, Oct. 1, stand tall.
Martinez to resign, Tennessee senator likely to become ranking member of aging committee
Aug 10, 2009
Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL), who is ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, disclosed on Friday that he stepping down as senator.
Compliance clock ticks
By
Terese Farhat
Feb 02, 2013
Nursing facilities have always faced an array of obligations in order to provide services to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, which can sometimes seem burdensome in comparison with other providers....
Meet Kristina Wright, 2022 Rising Star honoree
By
C. Max Bachmann
Aug 08, 2022
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care are profiling the McKnight’s 2022 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 5 through Aug. 11....
What Election Day may spell for skilled care
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 30, 2018
We’ve been talking about it for months and now the day of reckoning has almost arrived: Election Day is just one week away, and the stakes could be very high for the skilled nursing crowd. The makeup...
Reader poll: What are you known for in your workplace?
Mar 08, 2018
“I am known for letting the creative side of my brain take the driver’s seat and see what magic comes. My colleagues might say that I’m always talking about the stories and accomplishments...
Now that it’s teed up, providers need to keep an eye on this ball
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 07, 2017
Golfing great Jack Nicklaus had an insightful comment that long-term care providers might find helpful as they struggle with day-to-day tasks.
State-aid deal frees new Medicaid funds
By
Liza Berger
Sep 01, 2010
After months of political wrangling, Congress approved a bill that will give states $16.1 billion in additional Medicaid funding.
Americans oppose nursing home funding cuts, poll finds
Jan 17, 2008
Neither Democrats nor Republicans are in favor of cutting funding for Medicare-funded nursing home care, according to a recently released poll of likely voters in closely contested congressional districts.
Workforce bill gives providers new boost
By
Liza Berger
Jan 01, 2009
The nursing home community last month applauded Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) for introducing a bill to expand education and training in geriatrics and long-term...