There might be a misperception that the folks at AANAC are just a bunch of code-interpreting keypunchers tucked into tiny offices at nursing homes. The truth is that AANAC — the American Association...
Accountable care brings a bundle of pay concerns
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 20, 2011
If there were any doubt, you can erase it now: If you’re a long-term care provider, you MUST make sure you are ingrained in whatever form accountable care organizations take near you in the future....
Keeping your eye on the ball
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 14, 2011
It seems just about every year at this time, political budget posturing really heats up. This leaves front-line providers wondering things like, “So just how is this budget proposal supposed to help...
Some in Washington SHOULD be shut down
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 08, 2011
Somebody has an old saying that goes something like this: When elephants fight, only the grass gets trampled. I find that ironically apropos as the nation starts to realize its government might actually...
Heroes’ welcome gets rave reviews
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 05, 2011
The Assisted Living Federation of America did it right today: It gave the profession five major reasons to be proud of itself. The pride comes in the form of individuals who were celebrated as ALFA’s...
Putting quality to the test
By
John O'Connor
Mar 31, 2011
When it comes to embracing quality, long-term care operators are making great strides. Most seem to realize that many of the old ways of getting the job done don’t cut it anymore.
Now this delivers the (LTC) goods
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 28, 2011
There was a time when the arrival of the annual JC Penney’s or Sears catalog in the mail was a reason for great excitement. Therein lies the rationale behind the newest creative website to make your...
A freeze then a burn?
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 24, 2011
News that nursing home ratings are going to be frozen on the federal website for consumer research drew a lot of interest from providers this week. And it should have.
The way to really fly
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 21, 2011
At 6-foot-7 inches tall, I need help more than ever when it comes to air travel. The airlines all seem to have concocted food service just for me: knee sandwiches. Maybe for you, too. But I’ve figured...
Long-term care hardball in Florida
Mar 14, 2011
Spring training has professional baseball players throwing and hitting balls all around Florida. But another big-time “sport” has been taking place — and it’s also involved some powerful...