I wonder what the bookies in London are thinking about the odds of the U.S. healthcare reform law surviving. Surely they have taken bets on its possible demise, just as they do seemingly everything else...
Will governors ride to providers’ rescue?
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 03, 2017
Now that the U.S. Senate has apparently decided to make healthcare somebody else’s problem, I suggest keeping an eye on another pack of politicians: the governors.
QAPI goes ‘from theory to practice’ at Nov. 21 McKnight’s webcast
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 05, 2013
Attendees at McKnight’s Nov. 21 free webcast will learn valuable information about taking Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs from the merely theoretical to actual practice....
Full speed ahead as Sloan closes in on first anniversary atop LeadingAge
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James M. Berklan
Oct 27, 2016
Nine months after landing at the top of the LeadingAge letterhead, Katie Smith Sloan makes it clear she’s only getting started.
After the great vaccine rally, LTC has another big concerted effort to look forward to
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 22, 2021
The world’s collective race to develop and distribute COVID-19 vaccines has been valuable in many ways.
‘Data is the new healthcare currency’: June 8 webinar
By
James M. Berklan
May 18, 2021
A special June 8 webinar will help providers understand the power of data to manage risk and increase the odds of success. The event starts at 1 p.m. ET and offers one free continuing education credit.
Now here’s how you celebrate ‘The Voice’ (the original one)
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 10, 2015
There’s a reason you go back to your favorite restaurant, television show or shoe store. They’re good, and you can count on them being good. That’s how I feel about the public relations...
Federal court orders CMS to educate more about Jimmo ‘Improvement Standard’ case
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James M. Berklan
Aug 19, 2016
Long-term care providers and consumer advocates were able to celebrate a victory over federal regulators on Thursday. But while the infrequent partners might feel they caught a good decision out of U.S....
The calm before the antipsychotics storm
By
James M. Berklan
May 30, 2012
If you’re a Daily McKnight’s reader, it’s a good thing. Otherwise, you might have never known that a federal measure calling for closer monitoring of antipsychotic drug use in nursing...
Competency Final Rule elements in focus at March 26 webinar
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 16, 2020
“Competency is Critical … 2.0” is the title of a March 26 webinar that will help providers on their way to better care and compliance with nursing homes’ Final Rule. The hour long session will...