Clifton J. “Clif” Porter II doesn’t mind comparisons to Jackie Robinson, the great baseball pioneer. Porter doesn’t open with such comparisons or bank on them himself, but he’s not going to chase...
With so many political changes to consider, keep your eyes on this
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 12, 2017
Judging recent national political events by any measure, one can come to a seemingly obvious conclusion: A lot of change is in the air. But what a lot of people aren’t talking about is this: The...
Federal court orders CMS to educate more about Jimmo ‘Improvement Standard’ case
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 19, 2016
Long-term care providers and consumer advocates were able to celebrate a victory over federal regulators on Thursday. But while the infrequent partners might feel they caught a good decision out of U.S....
Omnicare said to be exploring sale
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 23, 2015
The nation’s largest pharmacy services provider for nursing homes is believed to be looking for a buyer.
PDPM effects will be known in six weeks
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 17, 2019
It should take only about 50 days to clearly understand the ramifications of nursing homes’ new Patient-Driven Payment Model, a top provider leader said. “We’re going to know five or six weeks into...
McKnight’s Spring Online Expo arrives Wednesday
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 22, 2024
The 2024 McKnight’s Spring Online Expo takes place Wednesday (March 27) and will feature two outstanding educational webinars and the opportunity to earn up to two free continuing education credits. ...
The editor’s desk: All of a sudden, holidays aren’t looking so festive
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 01, 2011
If you thought the politicians’ recent stomach-turning brinksmanship over the national debt ceiling wasn’t fun — and who did? — you have no reason to look forward to the end of November...
Editor’s Desk: Don’t appear too happy about hospice prosperity
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2011
When it comes to running a business, you better evolve. If you don’t, trouble will surely find you. Maybe it will even if you do.
Non-invasive way to manage urinary incontinence at Oct. 8 webinar
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 18, 2020
Attendees at an Oct. 8 McKnight’s webinar will learn of a new system that fills unmet urinary incontinence needs of long-term care patients and caregivers.
$10k prize money: LeadingAge HackFest prep gearing up
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 15, 2015
Organizers are putting the final touches on the third annual technology brainstorming and creating event called “HackFest” at the LeadingAge annual meeting. This year’s “Engage...