In long-term care, the choice is simple. Maybe too simple.
By
John O'Connor
Jan 27, 2020
Many skilled care operators are in Model T mode. Unfortunately.
Winning recognition for your facility
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 11, 2015
Here’s how you know a program is successful: When people keep asking you when it’s coming back.
Medicare to reimburse certain genetic tests
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 22, 2016
News about how there will be Medicare reimbursement for hereditary cancer-related disorders, under a new CPT code for multi-gene panels, gives more options to some long-term care residents.
Chevron case gives providers a chance to pick their poison
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 19, 2024
This week’s Supreme Court hearing on the Chevron case brought a tough choice into focus. In a nutshell, the High Court is going to let us know whether administrative agencies like CMS will continue to...
Book revisits Hurricane Katrina and Mangano trial
By
Liza Berger
Aug 28, 2009
Tomorrow marks the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. A new book looks back at a nursing home tragedy that will forever be tied to that horrific natural disaster. “Watered-Down Truth: A Flood...
Is this truly a labor of love, or just extended labor pains?
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 06, 2023
Whether you’re an operator, employee, patient, family member or ally of any of the above, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services deserves a hand.
For happy residents, don’t go the extra mile
By
Tim Mullaney
May 13, 2014
I have a welcome message to share with long-term care professionals: You should relax. Don’t worry about going above and beyond for your residents and their families, because chances are, they’re...
The way to be (or see) what long-term care needs most right now
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 19, 2023
Many employees in the near future will be new or inexperienced. It is already abundantly clear that good leadership will be imperative.
Women of Distinction lead the way
By
Elizabeth Newman
Dec 13, 2018
It may be premature to hope that 2019 is long-term care’s overdue Year of the Woman, but two events give me hope.
So how are you feeling? They thought so
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 02, 2015
It is no secret that long-term care providers are generally troubled by high turnover, workplace injury and absenteeism rates. That’s why it might be a good time for LTC job seekers and managers...