MedPAC plots policy for SNF payment adequacy next Friday
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2023
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission will delve into the adequacy of skilled nursing facility payment levels at the panel’s annual December meeting next Friday morning.
Experts offer hiring strategies during final Workforce Development Forum of 2023
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 10, 2023
The final 2023 McKnight’s Workforce Development Forum will be a must-attend event for anyone with employees, especially amid year-end budget pressures.
Only 3 days left to get those winning Pinnacle Awards nominations in!
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 03, 2023
You have less than three days to finish your nomination in the 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards program. The final deadline i midnight Sunday (Nov. 5),
It’s official: Final week for late Pinnacle Awards nominations
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 27, 2023
Organizers have announced that the late entry period for McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards nominations has entered its final week. Submissions may be made through midnight Sunday, Nov. 5. The entry portal for...
We have a (former) Speaker of the House! Ryan headlines NIC conference Tuesday
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 20, 2023
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) will be the keynote headliner at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference in Chicago.
It’s time to let those you respect know: Pinnacle Awards nomination window closing soon
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 13, 2023
The early entry period for McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards nominations is open for another seven days. It closes next Friday (Oct. 20).
LeadingAge conference brings new E2 Experience Expo Nov. 5-8
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 06, 2023
LeadingAge’s annual conference and expo lands in Chicago Nov. 5-8 and will feature a handful of new wrinkles.
Urgency picks up with Pinnacle Awards entry period half over
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 29, 2023
The McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards, the sector’s top recognition program for honoring long-term care industry veterans, is halfway to its Oct. 20 entry deadline.
First NHSN webinar on COVID-19 vaccination reporting changes is Monday
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 22, 2023
The national reporting system for nursing homes to submit COVID-19 vaccination data has set webinar dates to review important changes to the system.
Falls Prevention Awareness Week kicks off Monday
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 15, 2023
All long-term care providers are invited in the coming week to promote falls prevention tools and best practices.