My relationship with coffee has been a tumultuous one over the years. The good news is there’s more research that shows why I (and fellow coffee fanatics) don’t have to give it up any time...
ICD 10: revenge of the weird and obscure
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2015
It was just about a month ago that providers transitioned to the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision – ICD-10. While the early reviews have been decidedly mixed, one thing is...
Who these people are: Nursing home care for Vietnam vets
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 19, 2013
Here’s a conundrum: The rate of post-traumatic stress among Vietnam veterans has climbed from already high levels in recent years, with the 9/11 attacks and the Iraq War serving as triggers. This...
Now available on a screen near you: ‘Derek’ shows the complicated life of a nursing home...
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 17, 2013
I sat down to watch an episode or two of “Derek” over the weekend. I thought I’d write a blog about my impressions of this Ricky Gervais show set in an English nursing home, newly released...
At least we still have AHCA — or is that TMI?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 30, 2013
There’s an informal nickname that describes the many acronyms being used in healthcare these days: alphabet soup. We may have just experienced an Olympic record for it.
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.
Oh, yes, they ARE paying attention to your HIPAA efforts
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 07, 2016
Long-term care operators for years have been enjoying a pass when it comes to HIPAA enforcement and crackdowns. Or so it might seem.
First presidential debate leaves long-term care operators with many questions, few answers
By
John O'Connor
Oct 05, 2012
If you’re wondering what Wednesday night’s presidential debate means for long-term care, you have plenty of company.
Getting to the teeth of the matter
By
John O'Connor
Jan 30, 2017
“I have a bone to pick with you,” proclaimed the indignant voice on the other line. In my experience, conversations that begin with that invitation seldom go well.