Some incredibly heart-warming good has occurred for everyone in the profession this week. There’s more ahead, too.
A big threat gone, but bigger threat looms
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 08, 2017
Providers are thrilled with the administration’s decision to rescind an order to ban pre-dispute arbitration agreements. But they also know they can’t let their guard down.
It’s really here: Final deadline today for Women of Distinction nominations
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 12, 2024
The final-final nomination deadline for the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program is today.
Safety committee’s records not privileged: federal court
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2015
A North Carolina nursing home operator can’t claim privilege in protecting documents created by its safety committee from discovery, a federal trial court has ruled.
Of admissions, knitting and bandwagons: CLASS danger
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 23, 2011
Supporters of the CLASS Act were cringing this week, just as they were two weeks ago when McKnight’s reported on some loaded remarks from the nation’s Medicare and Medicaid top overseer.
And the Long-Term Care Newsmaker of the Year is …
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 21, 2017
There’s never been a newsier time in the world of senior care. Numerous huge issues and personalities have shaped the last 12 months. But there’s one clear choice for who should be “The...
Summer’s here, so why not shine?
By
James M. Berklan
May 30, 2018
Why work so hard all year and take your eye off the ball now?
AAPACN regales 25 years at conference April 10-13
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 08, 2024
AAPACN is celebrating its 25th anniversary at its annual conference April 10-13 in Hollywood, FL.
The engine behind ACOs is showing its muscle
By
James M. Berklan
May 06, 2015
The American West was largely settled by pioneers in covered wagons. It looks like a couple hundred years later, the American healthcare landscape is going to be infiltrated by covered Pioneers. And this...
A social cure for some long-term care ills
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 12, 2012
Finally. Firm scientific research that drinking in groups is better than drinking alone. Wait, it’s not what you think. We’re talking seniors. We’re talking social. We’re talking...