Residents need quicker access to helpful medicines and devices
By
John O'Connor
May 27, 2019
There is much to admire about the march of clinical innovation. Yet it remains hampered by one thing: ridiculous delay. By some estimates, 17 years typically elapse between the time of medical discovery...
An angel among us
By
John O'Connor
May 18, 2012
To suddenly realize you are in the presence of greatness is a rare and heady experience. About a thousand of us shared that feeling Wednesday at the Assisted Living Federation of America conference, when...
Mixed messages about the current state of long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Oct 15, 2018
Some American Health Care Association convention attendees might have experienced a sudden case of whiplash last week. That’s because their eyes and ears were quickly exposed to two very different realities.
If you feel like a number now, just wait
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2012
Anne Tumlinson made a startling revelation about hospital discharges during a recent McKnight’s webcast.
Readmission penalties could harm hospitals and SNFs
By
John O'Connor
Aug 24, 2012
Economic incentives – both good and bad – are a proven way to modify behavior. But what happens when an economic penalty is based on a dubious premise? Many hospitals may soon be forced to...
How to play games with the minimum wage
By
John O'Connor
Jul 21, 2019
What did the House really accomplish by voting to more than double the minimum wage last week? To be blunt, nothing.
Proving that the ACA challenge can be met
By
John O'Connor
Dec 07, 2015
If there’s one question sure to put a provider on edge these days, it’s this: How do I transition my facility into the world of accountable care organizations? For those who want to see how...
Turning a challenge into an opportunity
By
John O'Connor
Jul 27, 2012
Many nursing home administrators are not sleeping well these days. If it’s any consolation, hospital administrators are probably catching even fewer winks.
‘Now we are engaged in a great civil war’
By
John O'Connor
Sep 13, 2021
iI some ways, we are now involved in a civil war. This modern-day battle pits those in favor of COVID-19 vaccinations against those who remain opposed.
Four things skilled care operators better watch during 2019
By
John O'Connor
Dec 17, 2018
You know that big ol’ bullseye that always seems to be on your back? It’s about to get bigger.