Providers who aren’t completely up to speed in understanding new MDS 3.0 requirements could be in for a very rude awakening, according to a well-known expert on payment and assessment systems.
Debt-reduction concerns rise
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2011
Providers were anxiously wondering at press time if they should hope for the “devil” they know or the one they don’t, regarding the work of the national debt-reduction “super-committee.”
Music video is tonic for the LTC survivor’s soul
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2011
Hopefully a certain bound-to-be viral video has already gotten to you. If not, you can thank me later.
This long-term care ‘Leader’ is just that
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 25, 2011
There are certain times in your life when you reach your limit, and I hit one today. I just don’t think I can put up with it any longer.
Labor board’s ruling may ease unionizing
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2011
Advocacy groups for long-term care providers lashed out at a National Labor Relations Board decision that would make it easier for certified nursing assistants to unionize.
New wave of pro-labor rulings seen as gift for large unions
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2011
Opponents of organized labor — which include many long-term care providers — feel swamped by recent pro-union rulings from the National Labor Relations Board.
Bundled payment initiative for providers coming: CMS
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2011
Post-acute care providers will be among those affected under a new initiative that will provide bundled Medicare payments.
Standing on principle or waiting for a better deal?
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2011
So this is what it comes to when No. 1 attempts to buy No. 2. This could be some lively theater by the time the final curtain drops.
CMS to cover obesity behavior therapy
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2011
Providers may be getting their load lightened a bit with help from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The agency has proposed covering intensive behavioral therapy for obese Medicare Part A...
A time for pride to take over for nursing homes
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 30, 2011
If you’re a long-term care provider reading this in the waning hours before fiscal 2012 hits, be strong. If you’re reading this after Saturday, Oct. 1, stand tall.