The federal government’s Nursing Home Quality Initiative has been a success in several areas, although clear or positive results are not apparent for many criteria, health officials declared at a...
The case for social media — and keeping control
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 10, 2018
Using the likes of Facebook, Twitter, et. al. is about creating and controlling your own message. It’s about time more providers discovered this.
Report shows improvement, but agency has some doubts
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 04, 2016
Nursing home operators received good marks in a recent General Accountability Office report, if they’re to be believed. The numbers, that is.
Improved data luring investors into sector
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 08, 2005
There’s been no better time in recent history to buy or finance a long-term care facility, according to experts. That’s good news for providers.
How to cut nursing home antibiotics by one-fourth? Give them more attention
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 25, 2019
Training modules, deeper communication efforts, an annual report and increased medical director attention are how nursing homes can significantly reduce antibiotic use
Pre-registration urged for Dec. 11 CMS call on PDPM
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 29, 2018
To help providers prepare for the new Patient-Driven Payment Model, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is hosting an informational call at 3 p.m. ET on December 11.
Providers incited over Medicaid provisions in Senate health bill
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 23, 2017
Senate Republicans emerged Thursday to release details of their health reform bill that would repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and providers made no secret out of their displeasure.
Debate shifting after Senate kills tort bills
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 12, 2006
For the fifth time in three years, the Senate voted down tort reform proposals that would have eased burdens on nursing home operators and other healthcare providers.
Providers cautioned against submitting too much staffing data, despite new federal demands
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 26, 2020
Federal regulators announced Thursday that nursing home operators must resume regular submission of staffing-level information this summer. But one industry expert warned not to overdo it.
Skilled sector fears massive doctor bill
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2015
Long-term care provider advocates kicked off a comprehensive lobbying campaign in January to encourage favorable reform to Medicare’s Sustainable Growth Rate formula for physicians.