The knives are out, now that former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo has resigned.
God help providers accused of religious discrimination
By
John O'Connor
Aug 15, 2014
There was a time when reading Gary Larson’s “The Far Side” was an essential part of my daily routine. Yes, the now-defunct strip was a bit quirky, but it was almost always good for a...
Promising signs on the regulatory front
By
John O'Connor
Oct 16, 2017
President Trump is no fan of regulations, and long-term care operators have more than their fair share to contend with. So it’s a welcome breeze when Trump says he wants to start eliminating some...
Why nursing homes won’t be catching many breaks this year
By
John O'Connor
Feb 03, 2014
When you talk to experts in this field about the year ahead, an unsettling pattern soon emerges. Almost everyone seems fairly confident that regulators will be taking a much closer look at operators.
The BIG Picture: Giving you extra credit
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2010
In the months ahead, we’ll be looking to offer continuing education in new and different ways.
A do-nothing Congress? Hardly.
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2023
I’ll say this for Congress: Its members sure know a thing or two about aesthetics.
If you think post-acute patients are in bad shape now …
By
John O'Connor
Apr 12, 2020
Believe it or not, there will soon come a day when matters other than COVID-19 will start demanding attention.
Is your skilled care organization ready for some good news?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2018
If I’m going to be truthful about my Catholic school education, many of the lessons remain less memorable than the nuns who delivered them.
We’re shocked — shocked! — that bribery is going on here
By
John O'Connor
Apr 30, 2018
Few sectors are as vulnerable to Washington’s fickle winds as long-term care.
The BIG Picture: McKnight’s is long-term care news that you can use
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2010
We have been truly blessed at McKnight’s. At a time when many publications are floundering, readers and advertisers continue to give us generous support.