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A payment program that should be fixed, not nixed
By
John O'Connor
Nov 22, 2021
Look, Washington state’s public insurance program is far from perfect. But if some opponents have their way, it’ll never even get started. And that would be a real loss.
This season, the gifts will just keep on comin’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 17, 2021
There’s no more dreading what’s in the box, no fear that you’re getting some dud gift dressed up in the fanciest of double-sided wrapping paper.
Another one bites the dust
By
John O'Connor
Nov 15, 2021
Skilled care has been absorbing a lot of body blows lately. The latest was delivered Friday, and it’s going to leave a mark.
Get ready. The club is ready to grow again
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 12, 2021
It’s back. Not flu season, not the dreaded survey team, not the freezing temperatures if you live far enough north.
Hold on. This is gonna hurt.
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 10, 2021
I was listening earlier this week to an update on federal vaccine mandate challenges, which seem likely to send us on a roller coaster ride of emotions, preparedness and, potentially, disorganization,...
Of staffing relief and other unintended outcomes
By
John O'Connor
Nov 08, 2021
One of those promises made last year by presidential candidate Joe Biden (and many other Democrats on the ballots) was a commitment to paid family leave.
Ready or not, it’s time for some resolve
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 05, 2021
The end of year is always a popular time to ponder one’s next moves, both personal and professional. This year that sentiment takes on more meaning than ever.
Per-bed values fuel skilled nursing mystery
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 04, 2021
What’s happening in skilled nursing transactions lately has left deal brokers scratching their heads.
The real trick-or-treating is about to begin
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2021
Halloween is the one event each year where getting scared silly can be part of the fun. But you could hardly blame providers who’d prefer to skip that opportunity.