Long-term care professionals have been diligently cramming to prepare for a new skilled nursing reimbursement system in October, but a data expert had a sobering observation for presentation attendees...
Occupancy rates at epic lows
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 05, 2017
The occupancy picture did not improve for skilled nursing or assisted living facilities in the fourth quarter of 2016.
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...
Also in the News for Monday, Aug. 22
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 22, 2022
CCRC occupancy makes big jump in 2022’s second quarter: NIC .. Another Colorado SNF closes, citing staffing and reimbursement challenges …New Jersey reaches second, multi-million dollar COVID-19 settlement...
We have a (former) Speaker of the House! Ryan headlines NIC conference Tuesday
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 20, 2023
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) will be the keynote headliner at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference in Chicago.
NIC prepping for 25th national conference
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 27, 2015
Officials are putting the final touches in place for the 25th national conference of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry. The event takes place Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at...
Skilled nursing confidence growing for some operators
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 25, 2022
Consumer confidence has taken center stage as a top discussion topic more than a few times this week at NIC’s spring meeting.
Former Speaker Ryan says CMS staffing mandate can be overruled, tabs senior care workforce solutions
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 25, 2023
NIC keynote speaker and former US House Speaker Paul Ryan optimistically emphasized immigration reform and technology as the two best tools to help senior care operators overcome dire staffing shortages.
Real estate: Clearer vision — Seniors housing may not be as data-rich as other real estate sectors....
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 08, 2005
Tell someone his personal gesture is “transparent” and you need to watch out for a possible uppercut to the jaw.
But comment about transparent information to somebody who might pump money into...
NIC spring conference kicks off Wednesday
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 14, 2019
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan will be the keynote speaker Thursday morning at the annual spring conference of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). The event will start...