Some long-term care operators may have to reject imminently qualified applicants soon. Imagine that.
Here’s what’s really troubling about the latest damning report
By
John O'Connor
May 29, 2023
We can thank researchers at the University of Chicago for the latest whack at the piñata better known as the nursing home industry.
Implementing Olmstead, one decade at a time
By
John O'Connor
Aug 26, 2013
I first began attending American Health Care Association shows in the 1990s. They tended to be lively events, but not for reasons that had much to do with educational sessions, networking or the goodies...
Give them a break
By
John O'Connor
Sep 25, 2023
It’s probably safe to say Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) won’t be nominated for any humanitarian of the year awards in the near future.
Putting quality to the test
By
John O'Connor
Mar 31, 2011
When it comes to embracing quality, long-term care operators are making great strides. Most seem to realize that many of the old ways of getting the job done don’t cut it anymore.
Content remains king
By
John O'Connor
Dec 09, 2011
The Internet came to our office about a decade and a half ago. At that time, staffers would sign up for a half hour’s access to this new thing called the World Wide Web. It was a safe bet that a...
Not really a CCRC anymore, is it?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 13, 2020
The pandemic is forcing come providers to alter the way they do business. Some ways are better than others we’re finding out.
Who’ll pay for long-term care? Some answers that are worth the wait
By
John O'Connor
Nov 09, 2015
Providers should be waiting with baited breath for the upcoming announcement of the latest findings of the Pathways project. They might hold solutions to long-term care’s payment puzzle.
40 newsmakers who are well worth remembering
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John O'Connor
Feb 03, 2020
During the 40 years McKnight’s has been around, thousands of names have appeared in our pages and digital outlets. Get ready for a trip that brings you some of the most memorable once more.
How nursing homes can put themselves out of business: skimp on tech
By
John O'Connor
Nov 20, 2017
When you read between the lines, the troubling message in a new study is this: Skilled care operators had better stop being tech cheapskates — before it’s too late.