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.”
Debate shifting after Senate kills tort bills
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 12, 2006
For the fifth time in three years, the Senate voted down tort reform proposals that would have eased burdens on nursing home operators and other healthcare providers.
Rehabilitation feature — Subacute surge
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 12, 2006
The 75% Rule and other recent events have thrust nursing homes’ subacute expansion back into the limelight
Risk Management Feature: Overexposed?
By
James M. Berklan
May 12, 2006
Recent risk management developments have raised the ante for providers. Answers may lie in mastering basic practices
Wound Care Feature: Pressure point
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2006
The ‘shock and awe’ of stark, new guidelines on wound care have not yet hit, but providers can expect some changes.
Improved data luring investors into sector
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 08, 2005
There’s been no better time in recent history to buy or finance a long-term care facility, according to experts. That’s good news for providers.
Editor’s Desk: Winning a battle is nice, but don’t ignore the war
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 14, 2005
It may be time to amend that popular saying, “News of my death has been greatly exaggerated.” I’m thinking that when it comes to the ballyhooed new Medicaid reform panel, “News...
Information Technology: Wireless? Why not
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 13, 2005
Wireless nurse-call systems are creeping into nursing homes more often — regardless of what regulations say or imply.
Nobody’s ready to call it a tidal wave yet. But there are signs of an undercurrent...
Finance Feature–In the money
By
James M. Berklan
May 11, 2005
Lenders say financing is streaming into the skilled nursing field, creating a unique situation for many.
Nursing homes haven’t earned a gloom-and-doom reputation in the past for no reason.
If it’s...
Providers pumping up political muscle: With a political veteran leading, AHCA is mounting a campaign...
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 18, 2005
St. Patrick’s Day couldn’t have arrived at a more fitting time for nursing home providers this year because that was when they discovered a potential pot of gold.