Whether you’re Republican, Democrat or independent, you might do well to listen to Newt Gingrich, the former House Speaker.
Editor’s Desk: Winning a battle is nice, but don’t ignore the war
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 14, 2005
It may be time to amend that popular saying, “News of my death has been greatly exaggerated.” I’m thinking that when it comes to the ballyhooed new Medicaid reform panel, “News...
Breier named new CEO at Kindred
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 31, 2014
Kindred Healthcare announced Thursday that it has chosen a new top executive to lead its push toward creating a mammoth national brand. Benjamin A. Breier, the company’s current president and COO,...
Lawmakers demand answers, imply oversight is inadequate
By
James M. Berklan
May 08, 2018
Legislators’ request for sweeping information about federal regulators’ oversight of nursing homes is part of a House Energy and Commerce Committee official inquiry. A letter from four U.S....
ACO rule polishing could mean good things ahead
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 01, 2015
Federal health officials have signaled that they are intent on getting this accountable care organization thing right.
Editor’s Desk: A proposal that could hit you like an (I)MAC truck
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2009
We can forgive providers if they sense a bit of vertigo coming on. When legislators look to give back power, up truly must seem like down and down seem like up.
Safety committee’s records not privileged: federal court
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2015
A North Carolina nursing home operator can’t claim privilege in protecting documents created by its safety committee from discovery, a federal trial court has ruled.
U.S. House forms first long-term care caucus
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 10, 2006
The House of Representatives has formed a long-term care caucus “dedicated to improving the access, quality and affordability of long-term care for individuals of all ages.”
McKnight’s Online Expo: ‘Virtual’ success is reality
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 04, 2016
Think back to when you were 10 years old. You still had a big future ahead of you, but you had already seen a lot, you were on a roll and, wow, were you full of energy!
Odd how the dust settles, as moving day reminds us
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2012
When you move workspaces, there are endless unexpected discoveries. Some depress, some thrill, some just boggle the mind.