Ian McKnight

Signature HealthCARE and CAREASCEND Win Gold and Top Honors in McKnights Excellence in Technology Awards

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

That is why we are truly honored to announce that our pioneering partnership with CareAscend has been awarded the top distinction of Gold, in McKnights 2022 Excellence in Technology Awards, in the Keep It Super Simple, or KISS category.

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  • That is why we are truly honored to announce that our pioneering partnership with CareAscend has been awarded the top distinction of Gold, in McKnights 2022 Excellence in Technology Awards, in the Keep It Super Simple, or KISS category.
  • Our team designed and developed this fully customizable system that is used by different types of customers including Signature HealthCARE.
  • McKnights long-running awards program is a joint production of McKnights Long-Term Care News, McKnights Senior Living and McKnights Home Care and honors outstanding innovations in three divisions: Skilled Nursing, Senior Living, and Home Care.
  • CAREASCEND is a secure, cloud-based workflow automation software platform to enhance compliance in regulatory reporting and streamline communication in all healthcare settings.

Parker Health Group Wins 2022 McKnight's Tech Awards in Skilled Nursing

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Health Group is the Gold recipient of McKnight's Tech Awards for Skilled Nursing in the Quality category. The McKnight's Tech Award recognizes how technology is used in big and small ways to improve the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Parker Health Group is a non-profit organization based in New Jersey that specializes in aging services and long-term care with over 100 years' experience.

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  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parker Health Group is the Gold recipient of McKnight's Tech Awards for Skilled Nursing in the Quality category.
  • Parker Health Group is a non-profit organization based in New Jersey that specializes in aging services and long-term care with over 100 years' experience.
  • Sanjay Gupta, BioVigil President and CEO, is pleased Parker Health Group won the Gold award: "Parker Health Group is deserving, not only because they over-achieved their outcomes, but also their overall commitment to resident and staff safety.
  • Parker Health Group will be honored at an in-person event for the McKnight Awards on October 17 in Denver, Colorado.

Senior Living Leaders Agree: Employee Flexibility is Key to Eliminating Agency Reliance in the Future of Staffing

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Monday, June 20, 2022

TORONTO, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employee flexibility has emerged as a disrupting trend in senior living and leaders from Americare Senior Living, Beacon Health Management, Bickford Senior Living, and BookJane all agree that it will be key to eliminating agency reliance in the years to come.

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  • TORONTO, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Employee flexibility has emerged as a disrupting trend in senior living and leaders from Americare Senior Living, Beacon Health Management, Bickford Senior Living, and BookJane all agree that it will be key to eliminating agency reliance in the years to come.
  • "Historically, we have been slow to adapt to change in senior living," says Justin Stein, Vice President of People, at Bickford Senior Living.
  • "We've had a 50% reduction [in external agency costs] since we've implemented the [internal] agency compared to just three months prior.
  • With BookJane, senior living can effortlessly engage staff, manage open shifts, and fulfill shift vacancies, so they can focus on what matters most: caring for residents.

U.S. Medical Management "USMM" is proud to announce new additions to executive leadership team

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

TROY, Mich., April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Medical Management "USMM", a recognized leader in providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare within proven care models that support complex and fragile individuals in the home setting, has appointed four experienced industry professionals to its leadership team. Shelly Martin has joined as Chief Operating Officer, Kristin Darby as Chief Information Officer, Jim Lydiard as Chief Strategy Officer, and Jonathan A. Meyers, FSA, MAAA as USMM Chief Actuary.

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  • "We are so pleased that top healthcare executives from around the country are joining our team at USMM.
  • Our new executive leadership team will build upon the incredible foundation and legacy of USMM to create a new, transformational care experience for all our patients and their families.
  • I couldn't be prouder of the energy, excitement, and experience that this new leadership team brings to USMM," said Adam Boehler, Executive Chairman of USMM and CEO of Rubicon Founders.
  • Kristin comes to USMM from Envision Healthcare in Nashville, TN where she served as the Enterprise Chief Information Officer.