There’s been a splash of name changes in long-term care lately. Vi, formerly known as Classic Residence by Hyatt, may be the most radical of them.
Nice try, but no cigar
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 31, 2010
Upon the initial reading, it appeared that Skilled Healthcare, the tenth-largest skilled nursing provider in the United States, had a good beef. Apparently the jury that slammed it with an eye-popping...
Betting they can’t handle the ‘truth’
By
John O'Connor
Aug 24, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius must have seen “A Few Good Men.” Her most recent move against the nation’s Republican governors looks like a maneuver from Col. Nathan...
Mountain climbing, a metaphor for caregiving
By
Liza Berger
Aug 20, 2010
Recently, two leaders at Brookdale Senior Living scaled Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. The purpose was to raise awareness of caregivers’ tireless work.
Just another superbug
By
Liza Berger
Aug 17, 2010
There’s been a lot of discussion lately about a new superbug. Apparently, it may not be as “super powerful” as some people may think.
Congress pulls through on Medicaid bill
By
Liza Berger
Aug 12, 2010
You have to give credit where it’s due. Congress deserves kudos this week for passing legislation that will extend much-needed Medicaid funding to states.
Birthday wishes for Medicare and Medicaid
By
Liza Berger
Aug 05, 2010
Amid your daily workload and the whir of summer, a couple birthdays may have slipped by you. I’m speaking of the 45th anniversaries of Medicare and Medicaid.
If Ivy Bean can master Twitter, so can we
By
Liza Berger
Aug 03, 2010
Did anyone else get a kick out of last week’s story about Ivy Bean, the Twitter user who died at the age of 104?
CCRCs under the microscope
By
Liza Berger
Jul 29, 2010
A growing segment of the long-term care field, continuing care retirement communities, has piqued the interest of the federal government.
Who knew? Repeal of RUG-IV delay in bill one day and out the next
By
Liza Berger
Jul 26, 2010
When crafting legislation, horse trades are a well-established part of the ritual. What’s unfortunate is that many people who have a stake in these deals don’t know about them.