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McKnight's to hold fourth annual Online Expo next month

February 08, 2010

Healthcare reform has been a big topic this year. But not everything demands reform. That could certainly be said for the McKnight's Online Expo.

Medicare physician pay fix not bound by new 'pay-as-you-go' rules

February 08, 2010

Newly approved "pay-as-you-go" budget rules contain an important exception: They allow Congress to delay a pay cut for Medicare physicians for a number of years without necessarily taking money away from other areas of spending.

Concern over swine flu diminishing, new survey finds

February 08, 2010

If you think the worst of the swine flu has passed, you're not alone: A new poll shows that nearly half of all Americans believe the H1N1 outbreak is waning.

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The BIG Picture: McKnight's is long-term care news that you can use

John O'Connor February 01, 2010

We have been truly blessed at McKnight's. At a time when many publications are floundering, readers and advertisers continue to give us generous support.

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Senators propose stop-gap measure on implementation of Medicare Part B therapy caps

February 05, 2010

One bipartisan group of senators is petitioning Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to postpone implementation of the cap on Medicare Part B outpatient therapy reimbursements.

Increased Medicaid enrollment contributes to healthcare spending rise in 2009

February 05, 2010

By 2012, taxpayers will be footing the bill for 50% of all healthcare spending in the U.S., a new government report suggests.

Nearly half of nurses planning career change soon, survey finds

February 05, 2010

Nearly half of all nurses say they plan to make a career change over the next three years. That could exacerbate the nursing shortage, according to the results of a recent survey of registered nurses. An unrelated survey finds that most nurses experience violence on the job.

Embattled CEO resigns over controversial closing of celebrity nursing home

February 04, 2010

After a year of conflict surrounding the shuttering of the Motion Picture & Television Fund's long-term care facility and hospital, Dr. David Tillman, CEO of the fund, has resigned his post.

Millions of H1N1 vaccine doses to expire by Feb. 15

February 04, 2010

Some 12 million doses of H1N1 flu vaccine will expire by Feb. 15. That is earlier than expected, according to manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur, which recently notified U.S. governmental agencies of this finding.

Sunrise ousts North American vice president in cost-saving move

February 04, 2010

Sunrise Senior Living Inc. on Monday said it will terminate the employment of Daniel Schwartz, senior vice president of North American Operations, effective May 31, 2010.

Advocates urge FTC to exempt healthcare from 'red flags' rule following federal court decision

February 03, 2010

A federal court has ruled that the "red flags" rule should not apply to attorneys. The reasoning behind the decision justifies exempting healthcare facilities from the rule, a number of healthcare organizations recently told the Federal Trade Commission.

Assisted living advocates redouble educational efforts on Capitol Hill

February 03, 2010

Roughly 120 assisted living advocates convened in Washington D.C. Tuesday as part of the Assisted Living Federation of America's annual federal "fly-in" day.

AAHSA recommends providers split vaccine orders between suppliers for 2010

February 03, 2010

The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is urging its members to plan ahead for the next few months of the flu season by booking vaccine orders soon, and from multiple manufacturers.

More than one-third of nation's nursing homes sign up for Advancing Excellence campaign, organizers say

February 02, 2010

The second phase of recruitment for the Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes campaign wrapped up on Sunday. Organizers reported that 5,860 nursing homes across the country have signed up for the initiative.

The Editors' Blog

Need grows for therapy caps resolution

Liza Berger February 05, 2010

My how things change. Just a month ago a healthcare reform bill seemed en route to passage. Now its very existence is in question and, by extension, some key long-term care services are too.

Fund-raiser seeks to raise awareness of role of CNAs

Liza Berger February 01, 2010

Administrators, don't be alarmed if you notice pedometers around your facilities. Starting today, more than 800 frontline caregivers and their supporters have started to log miles for "Stepping Up for Quality," a fund-raiser sponsored by the National Association of Health Care Assistants.

Every day is an opportunity to forge relationships

Chad Elberson February 08, 2010

Strong relationships are the backbone of the culture change movement.

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QUESTION OF THE MONTH:

"What do you think about the trend toward home- and community-based care versus nursing home care?"

Send your answer to Associate Editor Liza Berger at liza.berger@mcknights.com. Your answer to this question will be gathered with others and may appear in an upcoming issue of McKnight's Long-Term Care News.

Please include your name, title, the name of your facility or workplace, and its location.