If you have relatives between the ages of 10 and 20, chances are good that you are more familiar with Harry Potter than you care to admit. J.K. Rowling wrote seven novels that chronicle Harry’s good-versus-evil...
Nursing home officers, board members see claims reinstated against them for bankrupt facility
Sep 27, 2011
A group of Pittsburgh nursing home operators’ lack of oversight for their now-defunct nonprofit facility may leave them liable in the eyes of the law, according to the ruling of a federal appeals...
Erickson, Sunrise suffer tragic fates
By
Liza Berger
Apr 05, 2010
Most people are familiar with the Greek myth of Icarus, who, enthralled with flying, ventured too close to the sun. It’s a homily that helps to explain the fate of many companies, including two in...
Fitch sees a shadow: One more tough year for nonprofits
Feb 02, 2010
Fitch Ratings, an international long-term credit rating agency, has disclosed that it will maintain its “negative outlook” for U.S. nonprofit hospitals and health systems during 2010.
Long-term care reform tops agenda at AAHSA spring conference
Apr 21, 2009
The stakes have never been higher at the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging’s annual spring conference and exhibition, the group’s leader told McKnight’s on Monday...
McKnight’s Video: Medicare is top concern, leader of state association says
Mar 31, 2009
Nursing home providers are keeping their eyes on Medicare, Dennis Bozzi, president of Life Services Network, told McKnight’s.
OIG: Nonprofits’ complimentary transportation for families not a violation
Mar 31, 2009
The Office of Inspector General recently determined that a nonprofit skilled nursing facility that provides complimentary local transportation for friends and family of residents would not constitute grounds...
Barrett, Walker: Don’t depend on Washington for long-term care leadership
Oct 15, 2008
Two high-profile private sector leaders entreated long-term care providers Tuesday to take responsibility for technological and care delivery innovations.
Report provides road map for LTC financing
Mar 19, 2008
A long-term care reference tool released Tuesday takes into account new market forces that are shaping the future of long-term care.
It’s about time
Jan 30, 2008
Staying on top of the latest products, services and industry trends can be a time-devouring pursuit. But the job just became less time consuming, thanks to our new Web site. Eldercare pros can find many...