In olden days, if the leader of an army went down in battle, the rest of the troops were likely to founder because they were demoralized, directionless or simply had the fight taken out of them.
He’s seen the light on name change
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 24, 2011
When the news release opened up on my computer screen, I had come to the realization: I’ve converted.
Editor’s Desk: Minnix book inspires with successful aging stories
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 05, 2018
Larry Minnix has always been one of the best writers around. And he’s not even a writer by trade, we professionals have always lamented with respect and jealousy.
A mind-blowing way to learn, with the right price
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
As a parent looking at options for a high school student about to enter college, I know why it seems like everyone talks about the high cost of education. It is high.
Providers have the right friends in next coronavirus relief battle
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 10, 2020
Despite the many uncertainties that come with politics, providers can take comfort regarding their next quest for coronavirus relief.
We have a (former) Speaker of the House! Ryan headlines NIC conference Tuesday
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 20, 2023
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) will be the keynote headliner at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference in Chicago.
PDPM, workforce worries, facility closures headline AHCA lobbying blitz in Washington
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 04, 2019
WASHINGTON — The annual spring lobbying rush led by the nation’s largest nursing home association is underway. Today, hundreds of providers will be petitioning dozens of their respective lawmakers...
Skilled nursing angst, grit emerge after PHE end date announced
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2023
Nursing home leaders were scrambling to understand the full implications of the newly announced end to the public health emergency while also making plans to fight the return of some less flexible conditions.
Back to where it all began with PDPM: Therapy
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 17, 2019
We return to the question again today: What’s going to happen with therapy under the Patient-Drive Payment Model?
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.