It’s possible to put workers first without breaking the system
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 26, 2022
The demands on nursing home staff (and their right to demand more for themselves) threaten to break the system. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Win or lose, it’s all about who pays to be in the game
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 09, 2023
Nursing home companies and lobbyists in two states found themselves in the burning spotlight of consumer media this week, targeted over donations to lawmakers.
Gripped by uncertainty, skilled nursing providers just keep breathing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 10, 2024
Uncertainty may very well be the defining outlook for skilled nursing providers in 2024. At the very least, it was the theme that dominated our annual survey attempting to capture your attitudes heading...
Another year on top makes nurses a target for some
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 10, 2023
It’s too bad some prosecutors are doing their best to muddy the reputations of America’s most trusted workers,
The pen pals nobody wants: These members of Congress miss the point, again
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 07, 2024
In a week in which Congress appears ready to get down to work on several bills meant to ease workforce issues for struggling nursing homes, some elected leaders would rather create more busy work for some...
Unless union power takes a dip, best to bring your chips
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 21, 2021
As the divide between the haves and have-nots grows, unions seem well situated to rise in power.
Painting a picture too bright for reality
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 07, 2023
For much of the pandemic, skilled nursing providers have leaned on storytelling to paint a picture of their daily battle for patients’ lives and for the industry’s own livelihood. But as we approach...
Hold on. This is gonna hurt.
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 10, 2021
I was listening earlier this week to an update on federal vaccine mandate challenges, which seem likely to send us on a roller coaster ride of emotions, preparedness and, potentially, disorganization,...
One state seeks to return polish to star ratings. How long will the rest take?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 27, 2024
More ratings, relationships and payment incentives are tied to nursing home data than ever before, but that data also appears to be harder than just about ever to collect in a timely manner.
No stopping them: Pandemics and misinformation don’t care about your borders
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 11, 2021
If diseases recognized borders, we might never have been in this mess.