Financial success and sustainability are at the heart of the fiduciary responsibility duty. Physician leaders must balance the potential conflict between their Hippocratic Oath and fiduciary responsibility. ...
Thanks for the, er, help
By
John O'Connor
Mar 25, 2024
The adage about keeping friends close and enemies closer has been variously attributed. Its relevance for long-term care operators is pretty clear.
Transparency and diversification in a value-based world
By
Erin Dunn
Mar 13, 2024
In the dynamic realm of healthcare, the winds of change are ushering in an era marked by increased transparency, positioning it as a cornerstone of value-based care (VBC). This shift not only enhances...
When CMS follows through on a commitment
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 30, 2023
Well, we certainly can’t say the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services always misses with its promises.
Your workers are leaving. Here’s why.
By
David Niu
Jun 26, 2014
As a manager, have you ever had that haunting feeling when an employee gives you their two-week notice out of the blue? You were probably shocked and left wondering, “What went wrong? Is it something...
Some nursing home operators may soon discover it’s not so easy to hide
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2014
For years, some nursing home operators have relied on an unusual tactic for avoiding lawsuits and other trouble: a catch-me-if-you-can corporate structure. But the future is looking less bright for this...
How the new healthcare law affects you
By
Liza Berger
Mar 25, 2010
OK, so I promised I’d tell you more about what is in the healthcare reform law that affects you, long-term care providers. So here goes …
Healthcare reform is still alive
By
Liza Berger
Feb 22, 2010
The release of President Obama’s healthcare reform proposal couldn’t have come at a better time. The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is holding its advocacy conference...