With the AHCA’s 74th convention taking place this week in Denver, you can be sure many attendees will be commiserating about the unfavorable relationship this sector often seems to have with the...
House Speaker Pelosi, the time to act is now
By
John O'Connor
May 23, 2022
In a nation where more than 10,000 people turn 65 each day, you might think the House of Representatives would surely have a committee that considers the interests and needs of our rapidly-aging population....
Why coronavirus detection may be going to the dogs
By
John O'Connor
May 03, 2020
Might it soon be possible for dogs to detect the coronavirus? We may soon find out, thanks to a study now underway at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
Making regulations great again
By
John O'Connor
Mar 18, 2019
If you are running a skilled care facility these days, it might not seem like Uncle Sam is easing up on the rules or penalties. But that is surely happening. And we have some bottom-line proof.
A time to give thanks. Really.
By
John O'Connor
Nov 20, 2022
Despite this week’s holiday, long-term care operators might be forgiven for feeling a bit less than thankful these days.
Alternative facts are alive and well in long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2022
There sure seem to be a lot of alternative facts floating around when it comes to the long-term care sector, as evidenced by a hearing put on last week by the House Subcommittee of the Coronavirus Crisis.
‘Let’s be careful out there’
By
John O'Connor
Sep 20, 2021
Well, the fall conference season kicked off in Phoenix last week.
Home care on your tail
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2020
I have a suggestion for skilled care operators who aren’t losing enough sleep due to COVID-19.
Yes, it was a good year
By
John O'Connor
Dec 22, 2011
If you’re like most operators, you’re probably staggering toward the end-of-year holidays. And your unsteady gait may have nothing to do with spiked eggnog.
Don’t want to be replaced by a robot? Then you’d better read this
By
John O'Connor
Feb 09, 2015
We’re hearing more about technology’s growing role in the long-term care field. And to be sure, there are many positive things to be said about the shift. The bad news is that your job as a...