Post-election Congressional action might not be so ‘lame’
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 10, 2012
Like a pedestrian at a dangerous intersection, long-term care providers find themselves waiting for the stoplight to change when it comes to reimbursement policy.
Taking a cue from Big Brother: A hospital tool for long-term care providers
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 04, 2014
Relationships between hospitals and nursing homes can be funny things. Working together, they can do great things. But “cooperation” and “outreach” are not operative words frequently...
The engine behind ACOs is showing its muscle
By
James M. Berklan
May 06, 2015
The American West was largely settled by pioneers in covered wagons. It looks like a couple hundred years later, the American healthcare landscape is going to be infiltrated by covered Pioneers. And this...
They’re comfortable with dying, but …
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 14, 2016
A new study shows that many of the “oldest old” are OK with dying. But nobody knows it. Well, almost nobody. This is a waste.
Insurance, the elderly and what to do next
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 11, 2013
No sane person can criticize someone who admits being confused about how medical insurance should be funded, especially for seniors. Last week, a pair of innocently juxtaposed stories highlighted the struggle...
Can’t we all just talk (about death)? Yes, we can
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 22, 2015
The lessons keep flowing from the political debacle that has been Sarah Palin’s political career since she left her job as mayor of a small Alaska town. You’ll recall it was Palin who launched...
It’s easy to spot potential winners with PDPM
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 30, 2019
Amid all the anxiety, great opportunities exist for providers with the introduction of the Patient-Driven Payment Model.
LTC’s smart choice for president
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2016
The nation should have a better idea soon as to who will be slinging mud at one another this fall for the top office in the nation. One way or another, it’s not looking good for long-term care interests....
Summer’s here, so why not shine?
By
James M. Berklan
May 30, 2018
Why work so hard all year and take your eye off the ball now?
LTC needs to be like Mike
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 08, 2018
I was worried I wouldn’t appear too excited about the Christmas present. Because I wasn’t really.