McKnight’s Online Expo: ‘Virtual’ success is reality
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 04, 2016
Think back to when you were 10 years old. You still had a big future ahead of you, but you had already seen a lot, you were on a roll and, wow, were you full of energy!
Odd how the dust settles, as moving day reminds us
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2012
When you move workspaces, there are endless unexpected discoveries. Some depress, some thrill, some just boggle the mind.
Registration continues for McKnight’s Sept. 22 Fall Online Expo
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 09, 2022
Attendee sign-ups continue for long-term care’s longest running Online Expo. McKnight’s free Fall Online Expo kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22.
CMS wants burdens eased
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2013
Providers will have their say about the future of Medicare Administrative Contractors.
Marquis Companies soars to 82% staff vaccination rate, eyes ‘downhill run’ to previous routines
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 11, 2021
Northwest-based Marquis Companies not only already completed its third round of staff and resident COVID-19 vaccinations over the weekend, it also registered what could be the nation’s best 82% staff...
No easy solution ahead for LTC funding dilemma
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 15, 2008
The year-end scramble for Medicare and Medicaid dollars ended with a bang — and the usual whimpers from various provider interests. There were winners on one side, losers on the other. And then there...
Analysts break ground with first batch of SNF Medicare Advantage data
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 11, 2021
Managed care plans typically hold all the cards when it comes to rate-setting. But a new way of analyzing billing data could finally give increasingly leveraged providers a better leg to stand on, financial...
Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum...
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 31, 2022
Overall clinical outcomes may be on the upswing in nursing homes, but most operators have a major new business problem to prepare for, the leader of the country’s largest provider association says.
CMS improperly measuring outcomes, report claims
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 01, 2014
So far, some providers have been put through a wringer without enough verification that it’s been worth it, according to a new Government Accountability Office report.
Major nursing home provider-lobbying groups to merge
By
James M. Berklan
May 28, 2013
The nation’s two strongest long-term care provider lobbying groups are uniting to form a singular, more powerful voice, the pair announced Tuesday morning.