President Obama’s proposed budget is dead in the water as long-term care providers see it. They stand to lose $81 billion over 10 years if the measure is approved.
A good reason you might sense a lawsuit increase
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 06, 2017
Given the most recent report from Aon’s Actuarial & Analytical Practice, a few stanzas of “Whistle While You Work” could be helpful. Either that or a stiff belt of Lynchburg, TN’s...
Multi-facility execs’ pay rises
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 08, 2018
Executives with multi-site organizations in the nonprofit aging services sector received average raises of 4.7% in 2017, the same as the previous year, according to a LeadingAge-commissioned survey. Chief...
Providers blast bills as payment robbers
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 04, 2016
Long-term care lobbyists often gather in Washington to promote legislation they favor.
NASL winter conference kicks off Monday
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 05, 2016
The National Association for the Support of Long Term Care is holding its annual winter legislative and regulatory conference Monday through Wednesday in Washington.
Liability costs rising: report
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2012
Long-term care operators have had to pay 4% more annually in liability costs over the past three years, a new analysis shows.
New Gary Tetz blog debuts today
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2012
There is no voice in long-term care today like Gary Tetz’s, which is good news for McKnight’s readers. Starting today, his blog debuts at www.mcknights.com.
Providers ‘concerned’ over post-acute plans
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 04, 2016
Worried provider groups have called for a slowdown in the development of Medicare cost measures for post-acute care.
Online Expo the answer for cabin fever, and more
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2012
With warmer days of spring around the corner, now is the perfect time to hunker down and get your professional affairs in order. I have a solution that involves no paperwork or heavy lifting.
More scrutiny ahead for Five-Star ratings
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2015
In a move that top nursing home lobbyists privately hoped wouldn’t come to pass, the Government Accountability Office announced in late August it will be investigating the federal nursing home rating...