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...
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?
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.
Guess who’s pushing for better long-term care payments?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2022
So who are the nation’s most powerful advocates for better long-term care funding? There’s an outside sleeper candidate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
It’s not just the mom-and-pop operators for sale
By
John O'Connor
Oct 09, 2022
Friday’s news that Brookdale Senior Living is looking for a buyer sent shock waves through the sector. Rightfully so.
After all these years, tech’s an overnight sensation
By
John O'Connor
Jun 25, 2023
Technology has been percolating around the edges for a while now. And if I may say so, we at McKnight’s have led the way on both ends.