Nonprofit

The Sorting Hat and a new option

January 09, 2012

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 adventures at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
 

Nursing home officers, board members see claims reinstated against them for bankrupt facility

September 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 court last week.
 

Erickson, Sunrise suffer tragic fates

April 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 long-term care.
 

Fitch sees a shadow: One more tough year for nonprofits

February 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

April 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 in Washington.
 

OIG: Nonprofits' complimentary transportation for families not a violation

March 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 for the imposition of civil monetary penalties under the Social Security Act.
 

McKnight's Video: Medicare is top concern, leader of state association says

March 31, 2009

Nursing home providers are keeping their eyes on Medicare, Dennis Bozzi, president of Life Services Network, told McKnight's.
 

Barrett, Walker: Don't depend on Washington for long-term care leadership

October 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

March 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.
 

Tech toys

January 30, 2008

The nation's top lawmakers are learning more about new monitoring, personal health record and brain fitness technologies for seniors during a special briefing and demonstration today.Senators from the Special Committee on Aging; the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; and the Medical Technology Caucus are hosting the event to discuss and explore what type of support is needed to promote technological advances that can help our nation's aging population.
 

It's about time

January 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 time-saving options. These include a substantially enhanced Directory that makes it easier to locate needed services, plus videos of important suppliers. The latest job openings are also available, as well as immediate access to our Career Guide. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our new site. We think you'll find it's time well spent.