It’s really true: There are lies, damn lies and … Congressional Budget Office estimates.
Providers have the right friends in next coronavirus relief battle
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 10, 2020
Despite the many uncertainties that come with politics, providers can take comfort regarding their next quest for coronavirus relief.
David fights on after long-term care Goliath decides to bow out
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 29, 2012
The headlines were big. Really big. And they involved a long-term care corporate giant settling yet another lawsuit. But they didn’t tell the story I really wanted to know about. And that you probably...
Stop feeling awkward about feeling good. You’ve earned it. Now collect.
By
James M. Berklan
May 07, 2021
It’s time to take pride in what you and your colleagues have done to weather the coronavirus upheaval.
Blame some of the latest nursing home hoopla on Abraham Lincoln
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 08, 2022
A hefty product from an all-star team of researchers is at once the biggest headache or, as we shall see, the best gift a nursing home stakeholder could ask for. All thanks to … Abraham Lincoln?
Medicare complainers line up here for help
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 27, 2017
If you’ve had some kind of complaint about the rigmarole of Medicare lately — and who hasn’t? — now’s the time to start getting it fixed.
No need to read this if your job is stress-free
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 31, 2022
While caring for the elderly, you might think you’re in a unique situation, and believe the stress you regularly feel is a unique burden.
When the star goes down and payment’s involved, beware
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 22, 2016
A leader in the quest to increase long-term care insurance activity delivered a blow to its followers this week. The fallout might not be pretty.
Groups to find out if Obamacare is their golden ticket
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 09, 2014
Healthcare reform — Obamacare — has stuck a lot of providers and caregivers in tough positions. Whether proponents or opponent of the watershed law, most expect rocky times, at least temporarily, are...
Parkinson: It’s time for providers to consider special plans
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 16, 2019
Low occupancy. Low profit margins. Impossibly low reimbursements. Pressure to risk share. Inaccurate staffing tabulations. One can forgive Mark Parkinson if he ever seems distracted. As the president and...