I imagine, no matter their political affiliation, there’s one thing that vendors in long-term care and politician operatives can agree on: This fall has felt like a marathon. Only the well energized...
Nursing home lobbying merger was a long time in coming
By
James M. Berklan
May 30, 2013
Almost immediately after the 2006 schism that threatened to fully tear them fully apart, some stakeholders wanted to see the Alliance for Quality Nursing Home Care remain united with the American Health...
Looking to open eyes about ‘observations’
By
James M. Berklan
May 01, 2013
Bully for provider groups pulling out the stops to draw attention to the ludicrous mishandling of “observation stay” designations by many hospitals. One prong of the plan is to have providers...
What’s in a name? We’re about to find out—maybe
Jan 21, 2011
Hope you have a pencil handy with your scorecard at home. One with a good eraser.
