No longer the CMS boss, Verma sounds more like provider friend than foe
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 03, 2023
Dwell on the past too much at your own peril, but providers could be forgiven if Seema Verma had them fondly looking back Wednesday.
Former CMS chief Verma: Regulators ‘over their skis’ with staffing mandate
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 02, 2023
Federal regulators are in over their heads with the proposed first-ever nursing home staffing mandate, the former head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said Wednesday.
Managers at Veterans facility ruled immune from COVID prosecution, appeals court affirms
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 30, 2023
A federal appeals court has reaffirmed a decision that released top managers at a state-run long-term care facility from liability in a worker’s lawsuit alleging his constitutional rights to a safe workplace...
Also in the News for Monday, Oct. 30
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 30, 2023
Massive joint-replacement recall could increase care burden for affected seniors … 65-year prison sentence for thefts by senior care worker upheld by state Supreme Court … Pandemic brought greater...
It’s official: Final week for late Pinnacle Awards nominations
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James M. Berklan
Oct 27, 2023
Organizers have announced that the late entry period for McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards nominations has entered its final week. Submissions may be made through midnight Sunday, Nov. 5. The entry portal for...
Fogg clears the air on skilled nursing ‘tailwinds’
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 26, 2023
The headwinds for skilled nursing operators are significantly more numerous than the potential tailwinds, but there are reasons for provider optimism.
Former Speaker Ryan says CMS staffing mandate can be overruled, tabs senior care workforce solutions
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 25, 2023
NIC keynote speaker and former US House Speaker Paul Ryan optimistically emphasized immigration reform and technology as the two best tools to help senior care operators overcome dire staffing shortages.
McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards nominations now open until Nov. 5
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 23, 2023
The final nomination window for the McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards is now open through Sunday, Nov. 5. The elite awards program closed its standard nomination period Friday, but opportunities still remain...
We have a (former) Speaker of the House! Ryan headlines NIC conference Tuesday
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 20, 2023
Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) will be the keynote headliner at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry conference in Chicago.
State panel stops short of requiring mergers as a way to sustain LTC viability
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 20, 2023
One of the more intriguing proposals that may be pursued in the future would involve offering cash to nursing homes within 60 miles of one another that merge. House Speaker Hugh Bartels (R) said such a...