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.
Thoughts on a happy, healthy July 4th
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 03, 2020
As we take pause for a long July 4th weekend, everyone at McKnight’s would like to wish our readers a happy, healthy — and safe — week ahead.
It’s time to proudly give credit where credit is due
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 02, 2020
Pride. We’re looking for some providers with pride.
Important window opens for entering McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 02, 2020
Providers interested in entering the 2021 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards now have three weeks left to do so. The deadline for entries is July 24.
Time to have ‘that’ talk: Awards are in your future
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 26, 2020
Amid unprecedented challenges, long-term care providers have been remarkably resilient and creative. Now, it’s time to be recognized for it.
Providers cautioned against submitting too much staffing data, despite new federal demands
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 26, 2020
Federal regulators announced Thursday that nursing home operators must resume regular submission of staffing-level information this summer. But one industry expert warned not to overdo it.
The ugly truth about your neighbors and COVID-19
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 26, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed many uncomfortable truths about serving seniors.
BREAKING NEWS: CMS orders resumption of nursing home staffing data collection, updates star-rating plans
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 25, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced plans today to end the emergency waiver and resume requirements for all nursing homes to submit staffing data through the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ)...
‘Shared accountability’ should be new nursing home commission’s goal, member says
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 22, 2020
Deep collaboration between regulators and providers is the target of at least some of the panelists for the new federal COVID-19 nursing home commission.
BREAKING NEWS: New federal nursing home commission members named
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 19, 2020
Top leaders in the long-term care industry lead the names announced Friday as members of the White House’s new Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes.