After the great vaccine rally, LTC has another big concerted effort to look forward to
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 22, 2021
The world’s collective race to develop and distribute COVID-19 vaccines has been valuable in many ways.
‘Data is the new healthcare currency’: June 8 webinar
By
James M. Berklan
May 18, 2021
A special June 8 webinar will help providers understand the power of data to manage risk and increase the odds of success. The event starts at 1 p.m. ET and offers one free continuing education credit.
Providers rip Medicaid panel’s reform package
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 07, 2007
Medicaid reform advice issued by a federal panel fell far short of what’s needed regarding financing reform, the leader of the nation’s second-largest nursing home association recently declared.
Providers intensify efforts to influence Congress
By
James M. Berklan
May 22, 2014
More than 400 long-term and post-acute care professionals from across the country completed meetings with their respective federal lawmakers Wednesday in Washington. The meetings were the conclusion of...
McKnight’s Senior Living website and Daily Briefing e-newsletter debut
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 24, 2015
McKnight’s is now offering senior living professionals their own new source of daily news, analysis and information. McKnight’s Senior Living (URL: www.McKnightsSeniorLiving.com) features news,...
Mary Ousley named winner of McKnight’s Women of Distinction 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2021
Mary Ousley, chief strategy officer for long-term care giant PruittHealth and a past chair of the American Health Care Association, has been chosen as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner in...
Now here’s how you celebrate ‘The Voice’ (the original one)
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 10, 2015
There’s a reason you go back to your favorite restaurant, television show or shoe store. They’re good, and you can count on them being good. That’s how I feel about the public relations...
Federal court orders CMS to educate more about Jimmo ‘Improvement Standard’ case
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 19, 2016
Long-term care providers and consumer advocates were able to celebrate a victory over federal regulators on Thursday. But while the infrequent partners might feel they caught a good decision out of U.S....
Information technology feature: Record pacing
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 30, 2005
Upcoming regulations will drive providers closer toward the establishment of the elusive electronic health record.
Writer’s remorse: Maybe I should not have said that
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2008
Nowadays there are all too many writers making the story about themselves. This is a violation of a traditional journalism tenet that I like to adhere to. But this time I can’t help it.