A new year is barely underway. But already, news of the weird is flying its freak flag.
Operators need to start asking a fundamental question: How they gonna pay?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 02, 2015
Conventional wisdom tells us that many existing options will not cut it as more discriminating customers arrive in long-term care. But maybe it’s also time for operators to start giving more thought...
A new PDPM strategy emerges: ‘Why take a chance?’
By
John O'Connor
Oct 04, 2019
If it seems like a lot of skilled nursing facility therapists are suddenly getting laid off, it’s no coincidence.
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...
Is this the year therapy caps finally get repealed? Probably not
By
John O'Connor
Feb 15, 2013
Earlier this week, we saw lawmakers again take aim at Medicare’s outpatient therapy caps. Rightfully so. Therapy caps are a dubious idea that ought to be given a decent burial.
A rare opportunity to address the sector’s labor woes
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2015
It’s safe to say that the long-term care field could use lots of workers happy to take entry-level jobs. If only there were a sudden supply of willing people who would salivate at the prospect. As...
When it comes to fixing long-term care, it’s time to start thinking outside the tank
By
John O'Connor
Apr 18, 2014
I was reminded of a cinema classic when I heard another think tank is being put together to consider improvements for our nation’s long-term care system.
The industry’s weakness for gun-toting clowns has been duly noted
By
John O'Connor
May 11, 2012
A wise editor once told me successful magazines need to target two basic human emotions: fear and greed. Over the years, that advice has proven remarkably resilient.
Troubling steps ahead for Nursing Home Compare?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 13, 2012
A newly announced plan to mine data from Medicare Advantage plans might give many operators an unexpected spine shiver.
Is long-term care about to flip off old habits?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2020
When I hear about innovation in long-term care, I sometimes have to stifle a chuckle.