Economist sees ‘extraordinary’ mess with Medicare, Medicaid programs
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 19, 2018
CHICAGO — Entitlement reform is sorely needed for programs such as top long-term care funders Medicare and Medicaid, a leading economist said Thursday. Gary Cohn, President Trump’s former Director...
Editor’s desk — Long-term care leaders don’t happen by accident
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2007
As a famous songwriter once scrawled, everybody just wants to be understood. It’s a primal need, and an especially strong one if you’re working in long-term care.
Secrets to motivating staff as easy as 1-2-3
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
Best-selling author Daniel Pink laid it on the line at the recent LeadingAge annual meeting to vividly illustrate why simple “if-then” reward scenarios — which are suitable for basic tasks...
MedPAC: Cut therapy caps 33%, hike audits
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 02, 2012
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has recommended that Congress drop the annual allowable limits for Medicare Outpatient Part B payments by one-third. It would mean caps at $1,270, down from $1,880.
Lawsuits and resulting costs remain an anchor
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2012
In case you had not checked lately, you’re liable to be paying more than ever just to run your basic eldercare business.
News Analysis: More needed on Medicare drug benefit
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 04, 2005
As time runs shorter, providers say the final CMS rule leaves a lot
to the imagination.
With all the day-to-day hassles of running a nursing home, most operators don’t have the opportunity to worry...
Painkiller distribution could be curtailed
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2013
An advisory panel has recommended making it more difficult for long-term care residents and others to receive certain painkillers. Providers criticize the proposal, saying it could leave seniors suffering...
Medicare has two more years to reclaim any overpayments
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2013
Providers will have to hold their breath a little longer after receiving Medicare payments, thanks to a little-publicized provision of recently signed fiscal cliff legislation.
Experts warn of skilled nursing market changes, researchers offer strategies to avert havoc
By
James M. Berklan
May 10, 2016
Preliminary results of a survey of 36 large skilled nursing company CEOs paint a challenging picture for operators, who will either rise profitably from already strong positions, improve with proper initiatives...
March 18 webcast: Quality staffing strategies for the year ahead
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 28, 2015
With greater competition for talent and other workforce challenges, long-term care operators need to be well armed with knowledge about staffing. A free McKnight’s webcast March 18 will feature experts...