Nursing homes may see bigger drain if assisted living providers heed expert’s advice to take on...
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 05, 2020
Study results released Wednesday offer assisted living providers a strategy to reduce emergency room visits, hospital stays and overall healthcare costs.
DOJ’s new nursing home initiative opens with a threatening bang
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 03, 2020
Today’s column can be filed under the “Be careful what you ask for” category. If you have been tired of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma playing the smiling “We’re...
Welcome to the latest block-grant brouhaha
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2020
It seems nothing comes easy in long-term care. Regulatory change is a constant threat, more restrictive legislation is always in the works, and finding qualified workers is invariably a challenge. And...
14th Online Expo offers critical knowledge
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2020
McKnight’s Long-Term Care’s annual virtual trade show returns March 18–19. With five educational sessions, free CEs, exhibits and more, how can you consider not attending?
‘The bloodbath isn’t over’: Nursing home closures
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 26, 2020
Luckily, food wasn’t the main focus of a business lunch Monday. I lost much of my appetite before I stepped foot in the restaurant. The gathering took place at a respected dining establishment in a nearby...
Competition is everywhere. Here’s how to beat it
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 05, 2020
The focus with PDPM has changed from, “Gulp, how do we get up and running?” to “How do we get better at it?” We have answers.
Admit it: It’s time to give credit where credit is due
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2020
Throughout history, the cards have been stacked against various figures. So don’t get to feeling too singular when you sense the long-term care blues coming over you.
This Medicaid fight could be the ugliest yet
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 30, 2020
A national Medicaid brouhaha that is unfolding should scare the daylights out of providers.
Cue Jagger on this problem, nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 22, 2020
Rolling Stones and nursing homes parallels? It’s not what you think, but there are mixed emotions.
You’re not going to believe who deserves a pat on the back
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 15, 2020
Sometimes you’re right when you complain about “the man” coming after you. But sometimes credit must be given where credit is due.