Countdown to NIC spring show in San Diego continues
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 13, 2020
The annual spring meeting of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry will take place March 4-6 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
Admit it: It’s time to give credit where credit is due
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2020
Throughout history, the cards have been stacked against various figures. So don’t get to feeling too singular when you sense the long-term care blues coming over you.
You’re not going to believe who deserves a pat on the back
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 15, 2020
Sometimes you’re right when you complain about “the man” coming after you. But sometimes credit must be given where credit is due.
NIC spring conference plans heating up
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 09, 2020
The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry will hold its annual spring conference March 4-6 in San Diego.
Medicaid clout is growing
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 05, 2020
Occupancy rates may have stabilized, but skilled nursing providers’ dependence on low-paying Medicaid funding grew during the third quarter, according to figures released in December by the National...
Medicaid clout hits new heights in skilled nursing as labor costs continue to drag
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 11, 2019
Occupancy rates may have stabilized, but skilled nursing providers’ dependence on low-paying Medicaid funding grew during the third quarter, according to figures released Wednesday by the National Investment...
Are SNFs dog-paddling? You decide
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 11, 2019
Medicaid beneficiaries appear to be slipping between the sheets more often, and that’s not necessarily a good thing for skilled nursing operators.
Parkinson: We’ll know effects of PDPM 5 to 6 weeks in, also cautions investors
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 11, 2019
The leader of the largest nursing home association in the country said Monday that it should take about six weeks to develop a clear understanding of the ramifications of a drastically overhauled Medicare...
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.
The deserved rise of a title in long-term care
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 06, 2019
A spotlight has been moved to a new job title in long-term care, and the timing couldn’t be better.