If you want to know what skilled care will look like in five years, consider what hospitals look like today. The first time I heard that adage was in 1990. These days, it rings truer than ever. To be sure,...
Cutting red tape, except for skilled care operators?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 29, 2018
Despite recent government officials’ pronouncements, it seems everyone has less red tape to deal with — except, apparently, skilled care operators.
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.
Worker-friendly immigration reform could be on the table after November elections
By
John O'Connor
Oct 09, 2018
SAN DIEGO — Is it possible President Trump will work with lawmakers to improve employment options for immigrants? This seemingly unlikely scenario could actually play out after the November elections,...
How would you like to spend some ‘quality time’ with CMS?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2018
First it was staffing data, could Uncle Sam be after providers for quality data next? One Senator might be after just that.
Might there be a drug company in your future?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 13, 2018
If you want to know what skilled care will look like in five years, consider what hospitals look like today.
Feeling the pressure
By
John O'Connor
Sep 05, 2018
“This is going to be the wave of the future.”
Expo will offer MDS answers
By
John O'Connor
Sep 05, 2018
Many providers are still trying to master new Minimum Data Set requirements, which are less than a month away.
‘Persuader rule’ is rejected
By
John O'Connor
Aug 09, 2018
The Department of Labor has officially revoked a rule that requires employers to report whenever they seek assistance from consultants or lawyers to dissuade employees from joining unions.
A simple way to make life safer for nursing home residents
By
John O'Connor
Aug 06, 2018
According to recent reports, more than 1,000 senior living operators in the Sunshine State still do not have back-up generators on the premises.