A few lawmakers broke out the hitting sticks during a union-backed event Thursday. And the target was pretty clear from the get go.
Florida’s ‘free kill law’ fails the optics test
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 11, 2023
A state tort reform effort that already stood to make nursing homes look pretty callous toward residents’ families got even uglier this week.
Is this truly a labor of love, or just extended labor pains?
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 06, 2023
Whether you’re an operator, employee, patient, family member or ally of any of the above, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services deserves a hand.
On immigration, are these two unicorns or realists?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 02, 2023
Govs. Eric Holcomb (IN) and Spencer Cox (UT), two Republican leaders in decidedly Republican states, swear they’re not unicorns.
With a tip of the hat, nursing homes’ most high-profile defender heads into the sunset
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 28, 2023
Jim Cobb had to wait longer than he had planned, but he got to take a final victory lap Monday, and nursing home operators around the country should be tipping their hat to him.
Battle over Alzheimer’s drug coverage is hardly a no-brainer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 26, 2023
Well, it looks like we have a good old fashioned war of words developing over Alzheimer’s drug coverage. It’s a battle well worth watching.
And the Oscar goes to … not this cockeyed production
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 16, 2023
I recently woke up in a fog to the middle of some movie where innocent villagers were being accused by the sheriff of crimes they were certain they hadn’t committed.
You’re going to love this news
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 09, 2023
Next week brings something everyone in long-term care can love: the unveiling of the 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards winners.
Note to Biden: Remember immigration reform?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 06, 2023
It’s time for the State of the union. It would be nice if Biden revisits a promise that helped get him elected: immigration reform.
A loud and clear message on staffing mandates
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 31, 2023
LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan delivered a gift of sorts to CMS on Monday in the form of a six-point “common sense” plan for implementation of any staffing minimum.