October 2008 29 10 Issue of McKnight's Long Term Care News
October 2008
News
New plans for LTC? They're not saying
When you think about it, long-term care is really a thorny issue—particularly the financing side of it. As Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security resources dwindle, ...
Lawmakers turn focus to arbitration mandate
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved anti-industry legislation that would put an end to pre-admission requirements mandating dispute resolution agreements.
Senate committee gives OK to background checks bill
The Senate Finance Committee last month passed two bills that seek to prevent the abuse of elderly long-term care residents.
60 seconds with...
David Stevenson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Health Policy, Harvard Medical School
Election 2008: Long-Term Care? Huh?
Long-term care is an increasingly important issue—just not on the campaign trail
Features
Future shock
Historically, those in need of seniors housing and care options had but one real choice: nursing homes. But market changes and policy shifts have collectively ...
Get on the bus
Whether it's a doctor visit or a country drive, vehicles are key. But performing due diligence is a must before hitting the road
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Having my say
An opportunity for change
Among issues facing the next president is an incredible opportunity to improve how we live, receive care, and pay for the quality of life we ...
In sales, it's about survival
This is a tough time for many people in the senior housing industry. With sub-prime fiascos, consumer confidence waning and an election up in the ...
Design
The Querencia at Barton Creek
A Texas facility thinks environmentally, even enlisting the help of its residents. Savings on energy costs are now on track to reach 15%
Leading by example
Inspiration for the future
It's been a year since the inception of "Leading by Example," and looking back, we are amazed at the innovative practices taking place in nursing ...
The big picture
New president soon? Big deal
With less than a month before Election Day, the fight to determine our next president has hit a fever pitch. By that, I mean both ...
Editor’s desk
Take a look at how we are improving news coverage
In the beginning, there was - and let me emphasize up front still is - the printed page. And now we enter a new era, ...
