Federal health officials have signaled that they are intent on getting this accountable care organization thing right.
Editor’s Desk: A proposal that could hit you like an (I)MAC truck
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2009
We can forgive providers if they sense a bit of vertigo coming on. When legislators look to give back power, up truly must seem like down and down seem like up.
As growth in VA skilled nursing continues, GAO presses for better oversight
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 04, 2019
There will be a growing number of Veterans Administration nursing home residents, and they could receive care under stricter oversight, if recommendations from the Government Accountability Office come...
Also in the News for Monday, April 3
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 03, 2023
Medicaid ‘purge’ rolls out for millions without automatic renewals … College team awarded $2.3M for ‘innovative’ falls prevention work … How palliative care can be integrated into states’...
Nursing homes need to act fast in ‘new era,’ expert says
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 26, 2022
The White House and federal regulators have thrust nursing homes into what could be a two-generation crisis mode, and providers must act quickly to soften the blow, a leading industry expert says.
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.
U.S. House forms first long-term care caucus
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 10, 2006
The House of Representatives has formed a long-term care caucus “dedicated to improving the access, quality and affordability of long-term care for individuals of all ages.”
Expanded Online Expo is back by popular demand
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2011
We’re back and better than ever. That familiar, proud phrase is the first thing that popped into my mind as I wondered how I would approach this month’s column topic. There’s really no...
CMS heading into facilities to help determine federal staffing mandate
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 12, 2022
Contractors will be making 65 nursing home visits over the next three months in a bid to help establish first-ever federal minimum staffing levels.
2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards accepting entries, new summit announced
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 16, 2021
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program. The entry deadline is less than six weeks away — May 25.