Long-term care insurance: Time to yell ‘Run!’ yet?
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 12, 2014
There is a memorable scene in the movie “Forrest Gump” when Lt. Dan chews out the well-intentioned title soldier for saluting him while the enemy is likely watching. The implication is that...
Contradictory promises from politicians
Nov 10, 2014
Following the most expensive and perhaps ugliest campaign season in our nation’s history, we watched two leaders who can barely stand the sight of each other predict crimson and clover going forward.
Four tips on making smarter purchasing decisions
By
Rich McKeon
Oct 31, 2014
Rising drug costs and declining reimbursements significantly impact profits, and long-term care pharmacies today have to do more with less.
Feeling cynical? Find a veteran
By
Gary Tetz
Oct 29, 2014
Feeling a little cynical about life or country? Spend a day with a few World War II veterans on the National Mall. I guarantee a complete recovery, or your money back.
Nov. 6 webcast has keys to stabilizing staff turnover
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 13, 2014
Attendees at the Nov. 6 McKnight’s webinar will learn how to adopt employee-centric practices that will improve staff satisfaction and retention. Takeaways will be proven practices and practical...
For long-term operators, a growing list of ‘frenemies’
By
John O'Connor
Oct 06, 2014
Most of us are all too aware of our professional friends and enemies. But not so much when it comes to our “frenemies.” Given the many changes taking place in healthcare today, the frenemy...
The upside of a long-term care journal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 11, 2014
I thought writing in a journal to recap my day would be more trouble than it’s worth. That was before I went on a two-week vacation halfway around the world. But you don’t have to travel that...
Some unsolicited advice to Genesis: Good luck with the new ‘owners’
By
John O'Connor
Aug 22, 2014
This week’s blockbuster deal has private equity-backed Genesis HealthCare combining with Skilled Healthcare Group.In some ways, these sorts of marriages seem all but inevitable. After all, in the...
Going viral: A day without complaints brings personal discoveries
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 13, 2014
Writers are expected to promote their work, especially blog posts like this, virtually any way they can. But I’ll admit maybe this one isn’t for you. After all, you’re likely working...
Grosso named CEO of ASCP
Jul 24, 2014
Frank Grosso, RPh, has been named the executive director and CEO of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists. He will start on September 8.