Providers got their wish in mid-August when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it was rescinding a controversial proposal that would have cut up to $50 billion annually nationwide from...
New quality program to begin late next month
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 07, 2006
An unprecedented coalition will kick off a new initiative aimed at bringing better quality processes to nursing homes on Sept. 29.
A sense of excitement, complemented by an air of relief, greeted the release of the new RAI manual that gives providers a roadmap for dealing with their new payment system.
MDS insight found lacking
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2014
Long-term care staffers’ understanding of the Minimum Data Set and its Quality Indicators is “mediocre at best,” according to recent survey results. Lack of exposure and involvement are...
MFP funding pressure builds
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 08, 2018
The National Council on Aging sounded alarm bells in early January, warning that the 12-year-old Money Follows the Person Medicaid program could soon run out of funding. The program promotes greater access...
Alliance’s defection big jolt to the AHCA
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 12, 2005
For the past five years, the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care represented the American Health Care Association’s largest members.
Come and get it! Continuing education a click away
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 15, 2010
There are some exceptions to the old saying, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” McKnight’s’ continuing education offerings are a perfect example.
Angst building over schism with RUGs-IV and MDS 3.0
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 01, 2010
Frustration was building at press time over what would be done about implementing a new resident assessment system this fall without the companion payment system that was designed to debut with it.
More political reach
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 18, 2005
‘New’ AHCA mantra:
House Speaker Dennis Hastert made a surprise visit to a gathering of nursing home providers last month in Washington.
The appearance of the man just “two heartbeats”...
Executive Decisions: The rise of the I-SNP
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 07, 2019
Marquis Companies CFO Steve Fogg recently spoke with McKnight’s Editor James M. Berklan about how his company’s I-SNP, Age Right Advantage, came to fruition, its challenges and what others can expect...