CMS issues ‘long overdue’ visitation guidelines for nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 25, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services excited the provider community and brought clarity to numerous aspects of restarting visits at nursing homes Wednesday.
Editor’s Desk: It’s hard to resist allure of an interesting personality
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 06, 2007
Sometimes, it really is true: The ending is actually the beginning.
AARP litigators blame nursing home HQs for staffing problems, publicize legal strategies against them
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 18, 2023
Nursing homes could find themselves open to civil rights and consumer protection lawsuits if the AARP Foundation Litigation unit is successful in three cases it is currently pursuing against operators.
Barbara Bush gives gift to providers in final hours
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 08, 2018
Shortly after her death in mid-April, the tributes to former First Lady Barbara Bush washed over the media landscape for a few news cycles. Then, unfortunately, they faded.
The easy way to get LTC experts into your office
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 06, 2013
Nobody should pass up the opportunity to have a nationally respected professional expert visit his or her office. The chance to get six in there in a short amount of time? Outrageous. Yet, it’s going...
Parkinson: We’ll know effects of PDPM 5 to 6 weeks in, also cautions investors
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 11, 2019
The leader of the largest nursing home association in the country said Monday that it should take about six weeks to develop a clear understanding of the ramifications of a drastically overhauled Medicare...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Arnold Whitman
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2020
Arnold Whitman is a towering figure, both figuratively and literally, in the world of skilled nursing and senior living investing. The founder, president and CEO of Formation Capital has become as well-known...
Progress in trying to undo the hospital ‘observation stay’ mess
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 31, 2013
What is this world coming to? When you complain about bizarre government conditions or regulations, you usually have to assume you’re just whispering into the wind.
Who’s easier to beat up on than nursing homes? No one
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 19, 2024
When historians look back on the 21st century, many lessons will be learned. Among them, the importance of maintaining a good reputation and image.
Put those loudmouth family members to work
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 15, 2017
Whoever said politics makes strange bedfellows could have a field day with this one.