AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine will hold its upcoming annual conference April 2-5 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Chicago.
Feds say arbitration OK, but with caveats
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule July 16 allowing nursing home pre-dispute arbitration agreements — but it comes with significant strings attached.
NADONA prepping NOT to keep things in Vegas
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 26, 2019
The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration is prepping for its 32nd annual meeting June 2-5 in Las Vegas.
Innovative strategies, tech for reducing rehospitalizations: Oct. 23
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 10, 2018
Attendees at a special McKnight’s webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 23 will learn strategies how to reduce their rehospitalization rates via current technology and other means
Multi-facility execs’ pay rises
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 08, 2018
Executives with multi-site organizations in the nonprofit aging services sector received average raises of 4.7% in 2017, the same as the previous year, according to a LeadingAge-commissioned survey. Chief...
Providers blast bills as payment robbers
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 04, 2016
Long-term care lobbyists often gather in Washington to promote legislation they favor.
NASL winter conference kicks off Monday
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 05, 2016
The National Association for the Support of Long Term Care is holding its annual winter legislative and regulatory conference Monday through Wednesday in Washington.
Liability costs rising: report
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 01, 2012
Long-term care operators have had to pay 4% more annually in liability costs over the past three years, a new analysis shows.
A disconnect all professionals need
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 16, 2014
Heading out on vacation soon? If not, well maybe you ought to. No, you know you ought to. One way or another, you should be getting away from the office sometime soon, but you’re probably going to...
Online Expo the answer for cabin fever, and more
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 01, 2012
With warmer days of spring around the corner, now is the perfect time to hunker down and get your professional affairs in order. I have a solution that involves no paperwork or heavy lifting.