When we launched the McKnight’s Mood of the Market surveys four years ago, the goal was to find out how long-term care providers truly felt about their daily roles.
When judges play favorites
By
John O'Connor
Aug 27, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board gave skilled care operators another kick to the gut Friday.
Another week, more Medicare dis-Advantages
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 22, 2023
It’s starting to feel like every week brings another reason to begrudge Medicare Advantage plans their market-dominating growth.
The high cost of unpaid minutes
By
John O'Connor
Aug 20, 2023
If your facility requires employees to clock in, you’ll probably want to pay attention to a recent ruling with the potential to cost you plenty.
Nobody plans to fail, except these guys
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 18, 2023
The story of a certain Connecticut long-term care provider that “won” more than $4 million but didn’t collect it is a crying shame.
The sin of wages
By
John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2023
This is probably a good time to address a rather ticklish staffing-related issue in long-term care: overtime pay.
Congress should pass this provider-endorsed Medicare bill, and then go further
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 11, 2023
Despite today’s hyper-partisan divisions, there’s one nursing home-focused measure that should be a slam dunk among members of both major political parties.
Win or lose, it’s all about who pays to be in the game
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 09, 2023
Nursing home companies and lobbyists in two states found themselves in the burning spotlight of consumer media this week, targeted over donations to lawmakers.
Study’s amazing discovery: COVID-19 was not very good for long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2023
Mama used to say the only good thing about being sick is that you’ll feel better later — if you live.
Too hot in the kitchen? Try your neighborhood nursing home
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 01, 2023
It seems a lot of us would like to bury not just our feet in the sand this time of year, but our heads too.