In ‘scavenger hunt’ economy, providers will need to seize right opportunities
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — Whether they think the US is in a recession or not, providers must prepare for “sticky inflation,” rising interest rates and layoffs that may hurt the overall economy without shaking...
Healthcare hiring contributes to rosier September jobs numbers
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 11, 2012
The healthcare sector contributed 43,500 jobs to the U.S. economy in September, according to jobs numbers released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
VP nominee Ryan a saving grace?
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 15, 2012
Now that the Olympics are over, let politics take center stage again. Clearly, no one is interested in winning the silver medal when it comes to the race for U.S. president. But interest in second bananas...
Share with your employees and they will stay
By
Anthony Cirillo
May 29, 2012
The idea of consistent assignment and staff retention is central to a key new report on employment and elder care.
Outlook gradually improving for operators, economist notes
Mar 27, 2012
Economic trends should give senior living operators reason for cautious optimism, according to a leading economist. That’s because the economy’s main driver – consumer spending –...
Some of the extras seem to be going off the script
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2011
For anyone who thinks most of the good scripts are in Hollywood, I say look east. The nation’s capital can more than hold its own when it comes to creating story lines that are interesting and unpredictable.
Fed chairman: aging population puts U.S. economy on ‘unsustainable path’
Oct 06, 2010
Failing to address the challenges of an aging population will endanger the country’s economic future, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a gathering of business and union leaders in Rhode...
Yarwood to Obama: Long-term care can play key role in job growth, economic recovery
Jan 27, 2010
A robust jobs proposal and strengthening the nation’s long-term care sector must be cornerstones of the 2010 legislative agenda, said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO of the American Health Care...