I’ll say this for Congress: Its members sure know a thing or two about aesthetics.
Not much to be thankful for?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 19, 2023
It’s easy to take what we have here for granted. This is a land of unmatched freedom and opportunity. Not that it’s always crimson and clover. For example, consider what skilled care providers are...
The art of the deal — and much more
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2023
If you’re looking to gain a deeper understanding of the long-term care market, better manage emerging challenges or simply need more cash, Chicago is the real deal this week.
Lest we forget, it’s hardly all bad
By
John O'Connor
Oct 02, 2023
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...
The market’s mood? In a word, moody.
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2023
When we launched the McKnight’s Mood of the Market surveys four years ago, the goal was to find out how long-term care providers truly felt about their daily roles.
The sin of wages
By
John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2023
This is probably a good time to address a rather ticklish staffing-related issue in long-term care: overtime pay.
Study’s amazing discovery: COVID-19 was not very good for long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2023
Mama used to say the only good thing about being sick is that you’ll feel better later — if you live.
Can an employee refuse overtime? More often than you might realize.
By
John O'Connor
Jul 31, 2023
One consequence of this long-term care’s perpetual staffing shortage is that employees are sometimes — or in some facilities more than sometimes — told they must work overtime.
Look before you leap into this business opportunity
By
John O'Connor
Jul 16, 2023
At first glance, hospice would seem to be a natural fit for long-term care. But not so fast there, LTC partner.
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.