I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to suggest that one reason why so many women in this field do so well is because they have superior problem-solving abilities.
Not much was happening at AHCA, until the love broke out
By
John O'Connor
Oct 20, 2019
Mark Parkinson just might be the best leader the American Health Care Association has ever had.
The Big Picture: It’s time to rise up, LTC
By
John O'Connor
Oct 18, 2019
The late author Joseph Heller provided words that many long-term care operators still live by: “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you.” Whether most operators are paranoid...
Medicare Advantage inflicting pain: CFOs
By
John O'Connor
Oct 17, 2019
A majority of provider CFOs surveyed in August said their organizations are being hurt by Medicare Advantage plans. About 70% reported a moderate to significant negative impact, while just 6% reported...
CFOs: Feeling less viability
By
John O'Connor
Oct 17, 2019
Fully 70% of skilled nursing chief financial officers said they were optimistic about their organizations’ ability to compete in their respective local markets — but that represents a slide from 78%...
A unique blend of LTC snobbery
By
John O'Connor
Sep 21, 2019
Do you ever wonder if the coffee snobs are taking over?
So, you want to be ready for the ‘future’ of long-term care?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 06, 2019
Take a moment to write down the major trends in this market and how long they are likely to last and — more importantly — how they have and likely will affect your organization.
We’ve identified the big problems. Now let’s just hope they go away.
By
John O'Connor
Sep 02, 2019
Whether most operators are paranoid is a matter of conjecture. But it’s no secret that many feel they have a big ol’ target on their backs. Maybe that sentiment derives from decades of battles with...
Who are the burnout candidates in your (long-term care) neighborhood?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 25, 2019
In the best of times, long-term care delivers a stressful way to make a living. And few would describe current conditions the best of times.
Long-term care’s angels and devils
By
John O'Connor
Aug 12, 2019
Many things make long-term care unique. For one, you’d be hard pressed to find a sector where angels and devils intermingle so regularly.