Pandemic a good opportunity for SNFs to prove their importance: Matros
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 30, 2020
Census pressure and uncertainties caused by COVID-19 continue to threaten the nursing home industry. But at least one major real estate investment trust CEO sees this period as a time of good opportunity...
Meet Samira Beckwith, Hall of Honor inductee
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 24, 2020
Samira Beckwith, president and CEO of Hope Healthcare, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Meet JoAnne Reifsnyder, Hall of Honor inductee
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 17, 2020
JoAnne Reifsnyder, executive vice president, clinical operations, and chief nursing officer, Genesis HealthCare, Kennett Square, PA, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Meet Akia Blandon, Hall of Fame inductee
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 13, 2020
Akia Blandon, vice president of clinical services at Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center in the Bronx, NY, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Meet Carol Hulgan, Hall of Honor inductee
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 10, 2020
Carol Hulgan, senior vice president of clinical services, Life Care Centers of America, Cleveland, TN, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
Meet Tammy Retalic, Hall of Honor inductee
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2020
Tammy Retalic, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services, Hebrew SeniorLife, Boston, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
SHOPP analysis finds a $1,064% increase in PPE costs
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 09, 2020
Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living centers treating COVID-19 patients have experienced a 1,064% increase in costs for required personal protective equipment since the deadly virus started its...
Vision 2025 takes major stride toward enhancing senior living leadership training
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 21, 2019
A “historic” group of aging services professionals concluded two days of meetings with university professionals Thursday in Chicago, and the resulting buzz left participants eager for the next steps.
Assisted living major prong of AHCA / NCAL lobbying campaign in Congress
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 04, 2019
For the second year in a row, top lobbyists are making assisted living a point of emphasis before dozens of members of Congress and their staff members as part of annual American Health Care Association...
Staffing, drugs, bullies top senior living challenges
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 09, 2018
Senior living operators and association officials discussed major trends facing operators Monday at the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living convention, and it didn’t...