Lenders say financing is streaming into the skilled nursing field, creating a unique situation for many.
Nursing homes haven’t earned a gloom-and-doom reputation in the past for no reason.
If it’s...
BREAKING: New CMS ownership proposal targets private equity, REITs and related parties
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Kimberly Marselas
James M. Berklan
Feb 13, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Service this afternoon proposed a new nursing home ownership disclosure rule intended to make more clear ownership and management operations of facilities.
New forces in laundry rooms
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James M. Berklan
Apr 13, 2004
While fancier controls and advanced technology may have made washing and drying a bit easier in recent years, there has still been no rest for those who manage the laundry at nursing homes.
Sicker residents...
Parkinson, former CMS chief agree: ‘Nightmare’ COVID-19 a chance for providers to learn, improve
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James M. Berklan
Oct 07, 2020
COVID-19 has been a “clinical nightmare and a business disaster” but also can be an outstanding learning opportunity, leaders said Tuesday.
Biden targets ‘Wall Street’ nursing home owners in SOTU address
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James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2022
Nursing home providers bracing for criticism during President Biden’s first State of the Union speech Tuesday night got it, but they were likely relieved his comments were less extensive than many had...
Information Technology Feature: On the record
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James M. Berklan
Jan 09, 2007
IT specialists are already working to create and implement the next era of resident-centered electronic health records.
Consumer group counterpunches as nursing homes worry about staffing mandate
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James M. Berklan
Apr 03, 2023
A notable consumer group has released a report accusing government overseers of not adequately tracking billions of dollars given to providers for related party transactions.
Parkinson: Nursing home sector pinning hopes on ‘Medicaid adequacy’ rule
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James M. Berklan
Oct 11, 2022
After characterizing business conditions as “never worse,” the skilled nursing sector’s top advocate said stakeholders need more help from both the federal and state governments to forge a viable...
Nursing homes to feds: Expand COVID-19 testing to all, pay $120K per facility, increase PPE shipments
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James M. Berklan
May 05, 2020
The nation’s largest nursing home and assisted living association has turned up the pressure on the federal government, sending formal letters to federal authorities Monday asking for priority COVID-19...
10th Online Expo offers hot topics for 2016
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James M. Berklan
Mar 04, 2016
The annual McKnight’s virtual trade show features another cast of national experts, free CE credits, vendor booths and more — and it’s available wherever you and your computer are