Economist sees ‘extraordinary’ mess with Medicare, Medicaid programs
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 19, 2018
CHICAGO — Entitlement reform is sorely needed for programs such as top long-term care funders Medicare and Medicaid, a leading economist said Thursday. Gary Cohn, President Trump’s former Director...
Editor’s desk — Long-term care leaders don’t happen by accident
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2007
As a famous songwriter once scrawled, everybody just wants to be understood. It’s a primal need, and an especially strong one if you’re working in long-term care.
Secrets to motivating staff as easy as 1-2-3
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 04, 2015
Best-selling author Daniel Pink laid it on the line at the recent LeadingAge annual meeting to vividly illustrate why simple “if-then” reward scenarios — which are suitable for basic tasks...
NIC spring conference registration underway
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 19, 2024
Registration for the NIC spring conference taking place March 5-7 in Dallas is underway.
LeadingAge annual meeting returns in person Oct. 24-27 in Atlanta
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 30, 2021
The LeadingAge annual meeting and exhibition will take place Oct. 24-27 in Atlanta after a year of virtual presentations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MedPAC: Cut therapy caps 33%, hike audits
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 02, 2012
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has recommended that Congress drop the annual allowable limits for Medicare Outpatient Part B payments by one-third. It would mean caps at $1,270, down from $1,880.
McKnight’s 17th annual Spring Online Expo March 22
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 03, 2023
The 17th annual spring edition of the McKnight’s Online Expo will take place March 22 and offer the chance to earn three free CE credits.
McKnight’s 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award winner to be unveiled next week
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 20, 2020
The winners in the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program have been identified, and next up will be the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree. The announcement will take place next week...
LTC tech on tap: Your turn to share, bask
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 21, 2019
The 2019 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program can be just the thing to give you and your colleagues just the recognition you deserve.
Providers find few silver linings, stew over minimum staffing demands
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 05, 2023
The initial jolt of the newly proposed nursing home staffing mandate has softened little over the long holiday weekend and now those tasked with making it work — providers — are coming to grips with...