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McKnight's Online Expo

Survey: Providers say electronic health records improve care, but culture of paper is embedded

McKnight's Staff March 26, 2012

The majority of healthcare professionals believe that electronic health records improve patient care, but most are still using paper records, a new survey says.

Hospitalizations contribute to cognitive decline, study finds

McKnight's Staff March 23, 2012

Seniors who have been hospitalized have a higher risk for experiencing a cognitive decline, a new study finds.

Wound care cases can be won, attorney emphasizes

McKnight's Staff March 22, 2012

Document, document, document: That's the key to avoiding costly wound care mishaps in a nursing facility, an attorney told McKnight's Online Expo participants Thursday.

Online expo concludes today

McKnight's Staff March 22, 2012

The capital landscape for long-term care continues to rebound, which is good news for operators looking to expand in 2012 and beyond, analyst Michael Hargrave told McKnight's Online Expo participants Wednesday.

McKnight's Online Expo starts today!

McKnight's Staff March 21, 2012

A record-breaking number of participants have signed up for the 6th Annual McKnight's Online Expo, the largest online trade show for the long-term care community.

The McKnight's Online Expo is underway

March 20, 2012

The sixth annual McKnight's Online Expo begins today. More than 20 industry vendors will exhibit at this annual event, which continues through March 22. Attendees again will be able to earn up to five free NAB-approved continuing education (CE) credits. Free registration is ongoing at McKnights.com or by clicking here. A record number of professionals have attended and earned thousands of CEs during the past three years. The virtual trade show will get operators up-to-speed on the hottest topics in long-term care: payment, capital, technology, wound care and quality.

ONE DAY UNTIL ONLINE EXPO; Medicaid policy in flux

McKnight's Staff March 20, 2012

The federal government is readying for the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, but what that will mean for long-term care funding remains uncertain.

Two days to go: CMS moves EHR deadlines

McKnight's Staff March 19, 2012

Within the last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has pushed back crucial electronic health records implementation deadlines.

McKnight's Online Expo begins next week

McKnight's Staff March 16, 2012

More registrants than ever are prepping for the fifth annual McKnight's Online Expo, which kicks off Wednesday and Thursday at a keyboard near you.

McKnight's Online Expo a week away

March 14, 2012

The sixth annual McKnight's Online Expo begins in one week. More than 20 industry vendors will exhibit at this annual event, which runs March 21-22. Attendees again will be able to earn up to five free NAB-approved continuing education (CE) credits. Free registration is ongoing at McKnights.com. A record number of professionals have attended and earned thousands of CEs during the past three years. The virtual trade show will get operators up-to-speed on the hottest topics in long-term care: payment, capital, technology, wound care and quality.

When opportunity knock-knocks: It falls right into your lap(top)

James M. Berklan March 07, 2012

Maybe you've heard the one that starts like this: A long-term care administrator, director of nursing and resident walk into a bar ...

McKnight's Online Expo fast approaching

March 07, 2012

The sixth annual McKnight's Online Expo is almost ready to begin. More than 20 industry vendors will exhibit at this annual event, which runs March 21-22. Attendees again will be able to earn up to five free NAB-approved continuing education (CE) credits. Free registration is ongoing at McKnights.com or by clicking here. A record number of professionals have attended and earned thousands of CEs during the past three years. The virtual trade show will get operators up-to-speed on the hottest topics in long-term care: payment, capital, technology, wound care and quality.

McKnight's Online Expo only three weeks away

February 29, 2012

The sixth annual McKnight's Online Expo is almost ready to begin. More than 20 industry vendors will exhibit at this annual event, which runs March 21-22. Attendees again will be able to earn up to five free NAB-approved continuing education (CE) credits. Free registration is ongoing at McKnights.com or by clicking here. A record number of professionals have attended and earned thousands of CEs during the past three years. The virtual trade show will get operators up to speed on the hottest topics in long-term care: payment, capital, technology, wound care and quality.

McKnight's online expo tackles sources of capital for 2012

February 22, 2012

Prices for assisted living communities grew 45% in 2011, to $156,900 per unit, according to a new report. Senior living industry analysts were encouraged by the results of the report, which showed that even amidst a lingering recession, investors were willing to pay more for high-quality assisted living communities.

McKnight's Online Expo to cover audits, payments for SNFs

February 14, 2012

Medicare's recovery audit contractors (RAC) program recovered $398 million in overpayments in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, according to a government report.

McKnight's Annual Online Expo is almost here

February 06, 2012

The Sixth Annual McKnight's Online Expo is just around the corner. The virtual trade show will get you up-to-speed on the hottest topics in long-term care: payment, capital, technology, wound care and quality. The event kicks off Wednesday, March 21 and continues on March 22.

McKnight's Super Tuesday webinar focuses on technology

August 08, 2011

Earn a free continuing education credit with McKnight's tomorrow with our Super Tuesday Webinar titled "Surveying the technology landscape."

Results of latest research on technology in the long-term care workplace to be discussed at free McKnight's webcast Tuesday

August 04, 2011

Long-term care providers next week will learn how they stack up against others in the profession when it comes to technology efforts. That's when McKnight's will hold its fifth free Super Tuesday webcast. New research on providers' technology habits and goals will be revealed and discussed at 3 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday. Both registration and the accompanying continuing education credit that comes with the session are free.

Nursing home operators must embrace quality efforts now

June 15, 2011

The risks of long-term care providers not improving quality are growing larger and more expensive every day, cautioned a nationally known expert Tuesday during a McKnight's Super Tuesday webinar.

Quality issues to be covered in McKnight's Super Tuesday webinar

June 14, 2011

Pressure ulcers and falls are among the National Quality Forum Board's 29 serious reportable events addressed in its 2011 report.

Gear up for tomorrow's Super Tuesday payment webinar

May 02, 2011

Tuesday kicks off the second of six McKnight's Super Tuesday webcasts, with payment challenges and opportunities as the hot topic. NAB will offer one hour of continuing education credit for this live event.

New: McKnight's Super Tuesday webcasts to offer free CEUs

April 22, 2011

The next McKnight's Super Tuesday webcast — which will be held on Tuesday, May 3 — can earn long-term care managers and executives in attendance continuing education credit. Registration, participation and the CEU process are all FREE.

DAY TWO: Payment, quality webinars round out 5th Annual Online Expo

March 24, 2011

Record crowds on Wednesday attended the first day of the 5th Annual McKnight's Online Expo, which wraps up today with seminars focusing on payment issues and new quality initiatives. It's not too late to register for these events at www.mcknights.com/expo2011.

DAY ONE: McKnight's 5th Annual Online Expo kicks off today with technology, wound care and capital webinars

March 23, 2011

Today marks the beginning of the 5th Annual McKnight's Online Expo, the largest online trade show for the long-term care community. Free registration is still available online at www.mcknights.com/expo2011

HHS unveils new national quality improvement strategy

March 22, 2011

The Department of Health and Human Services on Monday rolled out its "National Strategy for Quality Improvements in Health Care," a "first-ever" plan to guide quality improvement measures at local, state and national levels. On Thursday, the 5th Annual McKnight's Online Expo will feature a webcast discussing changing quality improvement initiatives.

SIX DAYS TO GO: McKnight's 5th Annual Online Expo

March 17, 2011

Two federal courts recently issued nearly identical rulings declaring the Medicare cap on hospice reimbursements to be invalid. They continue an unbroken series of rejections of the Department of Health and Human Services' payment rule.

Pssssst! Have we got a deal for you!

James M. Berklan March 10, 2011

We might have just been subjected to the biggest dose of chutzpah seen in a long, long while. It smacked of the old image of the leering used-car salesman (sorry, used car sales people) rubbing his thumb and forefinger together to imply he could save YOU money.

MedPAC wants 'fundamental change' for Quality Improvement Organizations

February 28, 2011

Technical assistance funding would shift from Quality Improvement Organizations to low-performing providers if the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has its way. Providers would become more active in the process if they were allowed to select their own QIO, as opposed to having a connection dictated by a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services contract, MedPAC commissioners maintain.

McKnight's 5th Online Expo expands ... to six months duration

February 07, 2011

Ignoring the adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," organizers of the McKnight's Online Expo are changing the formula to their highly successful virtual trade show for long-term care professionals. McKnight's is kicking off its expo with two days of educational sessions March 23 and 24—and extending the experience with six more months of new educational sessions and exhibits.

2011 McKnight's Online Expo to offer six months of programming, exhibits and more

January 13, 2011

Building on the successes of its first four years, the McKnight's Online Expo is extending from a two-day virtual trade show to a six-month-long event. The virtual trade show for long-term care professionals will kick off March 23 and 24 this year — and continue for the following six months with new programs.