Howard Gleckman

Howard Gleckman is an accomplished author and journalist known for his expertise in healthcare policy and economics. He has been covering issues related to Medicare, Medicaid, and nursing home staffing for several years. Gleckman's work often highlights the complex interplay between economic theory, public policy, and real-world outcomes. His articles frequently explore the impact of government regulation on healthcare providers and patients alike while also delving into the financial incentives that drive industry behavior. In addition to his reporting, Gleckman has a background in psychology and economics, which informs his unique perspective on healthcare issues.

Biography:  https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardgleckman/

92%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • ]Many researchers have concluded that that while low staffing levels may be associated with poor nursing home quality, they may not necessarily cause those problems. Rather, they may be a sort of canary in the coal mine.[
  • The industry insists it cannot support the new staffing requirements with the payments it receives from Medicare and Medicaid. However, recent research suggests that many facilities use related-party transactions and other accounting gimmicks to low-ball reported profits.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The Biden Administration explicitly links low staffing to low quality.
  • The new home care rules apply to Medicaid operators only.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • Biden Administration has adopted new minimum staffing rules for nursing homes
  • New rules implement minimum hours for staff members and require a registered nurse to be available around the clock

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Many researchers have concluded that that while low staffing levels may be associated with poor nursing home quality, they may not necessarily cause those problems. Rather, they may be a sort of canary in the coal mine.

Recent Articles

Biden Administration Announces Minimum Staffing Rules for Nursing Homes: A Step Towards Quality Care

Biden Administration Announces Minimum Staffing Rules for Nursing Homes: A Step Towards Quality Care

Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris announces new minimum staffing rules for nursing homes, mandating at least 3.48 hours of daily care per resident, including 2.45 hours of nurse aide time and 0.55 hours of registered nurse assistance, with an RN on site around the clock to prevent neglect and delays in care.