The annual LeadingAge spring conference, the Leadership Summit, starts Monday and will again feature a variety of educational sessions on operations, technology, lobbying activities and strategy.
Experts fear ‘bigger, stronger stick’ in new Medicare pay rule
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2024
Nursing home stakeholders are reacting with contempt and concern to key provisions of the newly proposed fiscal 2025 Medicare Part A pay rule.
Postponed SNF/LTC Open Door Forum takes place Tuesday
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 29, 2024
A twice-postponed SNF/LTC Open Door Forum is scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. ET Tuesday.
When a pay raise isn’t enough, you know there’s trouble
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 29, 2024
Newcomers to the long-term care game may not believe it, but there once was a time when the announcement of the next year’s proposed Medicare payment bump was the hottest ticket around.
McKnight’s Spring Online Expo arrives Wednesday
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 22, 2024
The 2024 McKnight’s Spring Online Expo takes place Wednesday (March 27) and will feature two outstanding educational webinars and the opportunity to earn up to two free continuing education credits. ...
Take it from providers who know: This is how to rub elbows
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 15, 2024
Sometimes running a long-term care business is like being in third-grade all over again. The timid do not necessarily do so well.
Lynn Hood to receive 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 12, 2024
Lynn Hood, a long-term care executive well-known for answering the call to act under emergency conditions and being a champion of employees, has been chosen as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award...
Execs: Regional providers well-positioned to get more from skilled nursing payers, staff
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2024
The time has come for skilled nursing operators to become more assertive with payors and value-based care partners, and regional providers are uniquely positioned to reap rewards, executives say.
AAPACN regales 25 years at conference April 10-13
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 08, 2024
AAPACN is celebrating its 25th anniversary at its annual conference April 10-13 in Hollywood, FL.
CMS official to providers: Help us capture data to drive Medicare Advantage reforms
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 07, 2024
The increased use of health data and providers’ own voices should be considered among the best tools available for achieving change in a system that increasingly relies on Medicaid Advantage and other...