As many have noted, the federal government’s first-ever nursing home staffing mandate can be a very dangerous thing. Just maybe not for the reason that many have been portraying.
Quick, somebody grab the cue cards for this nursing home starlet
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 09, 2024
The importance of staying on message is pretty clear to most people in business and, of course, politics. There’s nothing like a unified front to send a clear message. In fact, most believe it’s imperative.
Your key to a better future rests here. How? Glad you asked.
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 15, 2023
Other than a few sports teams, I’m not a big cat fan. Never have been. Grew up with dogs and that suited me just fine.
A crazy way to spend a healthcare fortune
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2023
I’d like to announce that the folks who run Medicare Advantage plans will be shaking in their boots soon, fearful of what authorities are going to do to them.
When False Claims cases ring … false
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 21, 2023
To much of the rooting US public, the False Claims Act is a heroic piece of legislation that guards the “little guy” against big, bad corporations.
A blow to CMS’s credibility … thank goodness
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 21, 2023
Now that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has blown a hole in its credibility balloon, speculation about a federal staffing mandate can run rampant.
COVID testing and fingerpointing — who gets the blame?
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 23, 2023
One of the more intriguing research papers out of the dozens (hundreds?) already executed concerning COVID-19 and nursing homes was released this week. It might have wrongly left many providers on the...
Ending the year with some long-term care gifts and resolutions
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 20, 2022
When many are exchanging gifts and making New Year’s resolutions, I’ve come up with my wish list for key long-term care players and stakeholders.
CMS can do better with this good idea
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 08, 2022
CMS has a golden idea with its Open Door Forums, but it’s time for some polish.
It’s time for long-term care to do more with more
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 15, 2022
Like a schoolyard bully who’s yet to meet his comeuppance, COVID-19 has forced us to put our dukes up and figure out better ways to survive.