A federal court has rejected HCR ManorCare’s claim that alleged overbilling for therapy was an example of clinical disagreements over what constitutes a reasonable level of therapy.
State top court rules against enforcing arbitration clauses
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 05, 2015
The Kentucky Supreme Court has added a significant decision to the body of rulings concerning nursing home pre-dispute arbitration agreements.
The secrets to motivating your staff lie here
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 04, 2015
Americans love rewards. Perhaps nowhere else is the carrot-and-stick strategy put to more frequent or hopeful use than the United States. But 6,000 lucky long-term care providers learned how and why there...
Sloan, Roberts forecast aggressive plans atop LeadingAge
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James M. Berklan
Nov 03, 2015
Katie Smith Sloan was introduced as LeadingAge’s new president and chief executive officer, and Kathryn Roberts was installed as the association’s board chairwoman at the group’s annual...
A few words about this guy called Larry Minnix
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 02, 2015
With the pending retirement of Larry Minnix as president and CEO of LeadingAge, I don’t know whether to praise him or be fearful. I’ve always told him that he’s such a good writer, he...
New Payroll-Based Journaling the focus of Nov. 17 webinar
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James M. Berklan
Oct 30, 2015
The federal government is putting Payroll-Based Journal Reporting rules in place in an effort to obtain more accurate staffing and occupancy levels. Few providers know many details of the process or how...
LeadingAge annual meeting and expo says ‘Cheers!’
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 29, 2015
A replica bar from the television show “Cheers” will be a highlight for many attendees at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo being held Sunday through Wednesday in Boston. Dozens of continuing...
New Parkinson’s study something to sniff at — please
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 28, 2015
Ilja Gort could be dethroned soon, and it may be good for untold number of seniors and other disease victims. The winemaker has the world’s “Most Valuable Nose,” according to the “Guinness...
How providers should respond to online complainers
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James M. Berklan
Oct 21, 2015
Many things about aging and long-term care are “givens.” At the top of the list: People grow older, become less healthy and, sooner or later, die. Pretty tough circumstances to try to build...
$10k prize money: LeadingAge HackFest prep gearing up
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 15, 2015
Organizers are putting the final touches on the third annual technology brainstorming and creating event called “HackFest” at the LeadingAge annual meeting. This year’s “Engage...