Proper use of a type of drug most commonly identified with adverse drug interactions will be the focus of a special McKnight’s webinar Nov. 13.
Nursing homes left holding the bag, or fair criticism?
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 10, 2022
Many nursing homes feel like they’re being criticized for not brushing and flossing after the other team’s 375-pound fullback ran them over, knocking off their helmet and smashing their teeth.
Want to get smacked around? You’ve come to the right place
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 18, 2021
Nursing homes are used to having a target on their back, but that didn’t make this week’s public floggings any easier to absorb.
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.
It’s not all bad news
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 24, 2020
Even during the best of times, long-term care professionals may feel like they’re under siege. After a while, it can be easy to believe the over-generalizers who claim that “all” the news is bad....
NIC 2021 fall meeting kicks off Monday in Houston
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 29, 2021
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) will kick off its largest annual conference Monday when it brings operators, lenders and investors together in Houston. The gathering will...
Less than a month to go: NASL and AHCA/NCAL conventions return
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 10, 2021
After a year’s hiatus due to the pandemic, the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living and the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care will again take place...
Yellen to headline annual NIC meeting Sept. 12
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 16, 2019
Janet Yellen, Ph.D., will headline the speakers and events at the fall meeting of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care from Sept. 11-13.
Attracting ‘next-generation’ leaders to LTC: March 20
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 08, 2019
A special McKnight’s webinar will tackle the challenge of recruiting and retaining senior care leaders and employees, from the top on down, at 1 p.m. ET on March 20.
Webcast to deliver ‘must-know strategies’ for provider success July 22
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 30, 2014
Collaboration and demonstrated competence are becoming more essential than ever for long-term care providers. A free McKnight’s webcast will help attendees learn specific strategies to improve care,...