Upcoming regulations will drive providers closer toward the establishment of the elusive electronic health record.
Now here are some providers keeping their eye on the ball
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 11, 2022
They could have settled for easier, and less. But no. These long-term care providers, smiled took the tiger by the tail and said, “Let’s party!”
Sabra REIT looking for more big deals, ‘strongest’ position in company history
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 31, 2019
Sabra Health Care REIT Chairman and CEO Rick Matros declared his nursing home-heavy company well positioned to enter 2020 with its strongest balance sheet since its inception in 2010.
What’s up, docs? Not their numbers
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 06, 2019
While the need for the education and training of more geriatricians is undeniable, it is only half the solution to a problem. Less.
When acute and post-acute talk, good things can happen
By
James M. Berklan
May 09, 2018
A young parent’s fond wish is that her child, or children, play well together with others. A busy young parent’s fondest wish often is that the kids pretty much do it on their own. That’s...
More details about Select Rehab’s surprising acquisition of industry giant RehabCare
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 09, 2020
While the rehabilitation therapy world is still reverberating from the announcement that Select Rehabilitation has agreed to purchase its larger rival, RehabCare, leaders of the projected behemoth say...
News Analysis: Disasters teach again — prep even more
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 30, 2005
‘Plan B’ may be the most important tool in planning for catastrophes. If history serves as any guide, there will be many lessons learned about emergency planning in the wake of hurricane season...
How to deal with the end of an era in skilled nursing
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2023
The end of an era, it appears, is truly upon us. For an industry buckled by historic labor shortages and operating costs, this is no occasion to cheer.
Is your work during the pandemic worth less than a penny? You bet
By
James M. Berklan
May 14, 2021
How does two-tenths of one penny sound as a reward for all you’ve endured? I say it’s a good start and take it for what it’s worth.
These caregiving heroes need a tune, and some words to go with
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 08, 2020
If anyone deserves their own triumphant chorus, it’s clearly these professional caretakers. America agrees.