Caring for Holocaust survivors the focus of Senate hearing
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 03, 2014
Providers with Holocaust survivors will find special value in an upcoming hearing held by the Senate Special Committee on Aging. “Aging in comfort: Assessing the special needs of America’s...
Rush to more complex care? Not so fast, researchers say
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 05, 2020
The onset of the Patient Driven Payment Model may be driving some providers to admit more clinically complex residents, but that might not be the most lucrative strategy, according to new research.
CMS wants tougher survey oversight of nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 05, 2019
Providers could be headed for more challenging experiences with surveyors.
Also in the News for Monday, March 22
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 22, 2021
LTC staff now nearly twice as accepting of vaccination: study … Union rallies workers at more than 200 NY nursing homes for nursing home reform … COVID cases rise in 15 states, causing resurgence fears...
Pressure injury group conference Nov. 18-19
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 03, 2022
The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel will hold a major conference Nov. 18-19 at the landmark Mayflower Hotel in Washington.
Exec video call Tuesday: Succeeding despite the pandemic
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 21, 2020
Four top industry executives will give advice on resident engagement, technology, staffing efficiency and liability risks during a special McKnight’s Executive Power Panel on Tuesday.
HIPAA breaches bringing heavy implications, class-action lawsuit threats
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 29, 2017
Federal HIPAA penalties have lurked in the wings for years, but now accused operators have state attorneys’ general and plaintiff’s attorneys to worry about.
Execs: Regional providers well-positioned to get more from skilled nursing payers, staff
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2024
The time has come for skilled nursing operators to become more assertive with payors and value-based care partners, and regional providers are uniquely positioned to reap rewards, executives say.
Heavenly intercession for the CLASS Act?
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 22, 2011
The good news is politicians can always change their minds. The bad news is, well, politicians can always change their minds. That must be the mixed feelings that many providers — Larry Minnix and his...
All of LTC invited to Women of Distinction and Forum events May 12-13
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 22, 2022
The speakers and agenda have been fully set to welcome attendees at the 4th Annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards ceremony and forum. A dinner gala in Chicago will be held May 12, with the educational...