So here we are, on the cusp of a first-ever staffing mandate for skilled care facilities and things are getting a bit testy.
It’s official: Nursing homes are the enemy
By
John O'Connor
Jun 09, 2023
A few lawmakers broke out the hitting sticks during a recent union-backed event. The target was pretty clear from the get-go.
In nursing homes we don’t trust
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2023
The nursing home industry is anxiously waiting for the federal government to release a first-ever staffing mandate. Yet less than a month ago, the US State Department issued a visa freeze that will absolutely...
Here’s what’s really troubling about the latest damning report
By
John O'Connor
May 29, 2023
We can thank researchers at the University of Chicago for the latest whack at the piñata better known as the nursing home industry.
Ding dong, the witch is (almost) dead
By
John O'Connor
May 07, 2023
For more than three years, the pandemic has treated long-term care like a punching bag. And it appears the beast has punched itself out. Well, almost.
It’s official: Nursing homes are the enemy
By
John O'Connor
Apr 21, 2023
A few lawmakers broke out the hitting sticks during a union-backed event Thursday. And the target was pretty clear from the get go.
Battle over Alzheimer’s drug coverage is hardly a no-brainer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 26, 2023
Well, it looks like we have a good old fashioned war of words developing over Alzheimer’s drug coverage. It’s a battle well worth watching.
Note to Biden: Remember immigration reform?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 06, 2023
It’s time for the State of the union. It would be nice if Biden revisits a promise that helped get him elected: immigration reform.
Long-term care’s overlooked staffing crisis
By
John O'Connor
Jan 20, 2023
There’s a different kind of staffing challenge that gets far less attention than it deserves: the sector’s aching need for effective executives.
To mask or not to mask? That is the question
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2022
Three highly contagious viruses have joined forces to create new health hazards. Is it time to mask all the time again?