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...
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.”
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.
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...
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.
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!
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.
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...