Ben Franklin famously assured us life has two guarantees. They are higher taxes and death. If Ben were alive today and owned a nursing home, he’d probably add a third: Unions will ruin everything.
When judges play favorites
By
John O'Connor
Aug 27, 2023
The National Labor Relations Board gave skilled care operators another kick to the gut Friday.
Lawyers, guns and money (minus the guns)
By
John O'Connor
Jul 09, 2023
By all indications, it is going to be very good year in long-term care. At least, for lawy firms serving the sector.
A four-day workweek? Why stop there?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 19, 2023
What are the three biggest challenges facing long-term care? To borrow a familiar punch line from the real estate sector, they are staffing, staffing and staffing.
Long-term care’s advantage can be a real difference maker
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John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2023
Ask why long-term care employees do what they do and you’ll almost always hear it’s to make a difference.
It’s not easy being the designated villain
By
John O'Connor
Feb 20, 2023
Let’s face it, you have one mega-sized target on your back if you run a nursing home. One that people in most other fields never have to worry much about.
Happy New Year. Now pay up.
By
John O'Connor
Jan 08, 2023
Minimum pay hikes took place in 27 states Jan. 1 , so look out, long-term care providers.
Sound advice for the year ahead – and beyond
By
John O'Connor
Dec 18, 2022
I’d like to share some undeniably sound advice for the year ahead, courtesy of others.
Ha ha ha, nursing homes suck. Isn’t that hilarious?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 12, 2022
Nursing homes have long been the target of animus, ridicule and easy laughs. Last week’s Onion illustrates this well.
Wiser and wider: 3 takeaways from this year’s big events
By
John O'Connor
Oct 28, 2022
I’m always hit by a mixture of euphoria and fatigue at the conclusion of the big fall gatherings. These trade shows/conferences certainly provide an abundance of food, stimulating conversation, food,...