As bombshells go, this one is pretty bad. The New York Times recently ran a front-page story detailing the unseemly ways many private equity firms appear to treat newly purchased nursing homes.
Finding long-term solutions
Jun 01, 2008
There’s a famous scene in The Wizard of Oz where Dorothy is urged to ignore “that man behind the curtain.” At that point, we realize the jig is up. It has become obvious that the “great...
Small steps trump big plans
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2008
It’s a rare week in Washington when there isn’t a conference of experts tackling one or more of our most troubling policy matters.
Time to take the plunge?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
I’ll never forget my first encounter with the high diving board at Sherman Park pool.
Our quiet revolution
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2016
The CommonWell Health Alliance recently announced that members soon will be giving patients instant access to virtually all their health data.
A Trump success story
By
John O'Connor
Sep 06, 2017
President Trump may have struggled mightily to kill Obamacare. But he is clearly enjoying early success in at least one area: labor policy.
Silly season in full bloom
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
The Democrats and Republicans have wrapped up their conventions. Labor Day has passed. Cable TV is on a 24/7 news cycle. And unprecedented funding is flowing into this year’s campaigns.
The BIG Picture: The kid gloves come off
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2009
The Internet has given rise to an angry mob that seems intent on snuffing out any thoughts that don’t align with theirs.
The BIG Picture: compartmentalization of ideas is no way to expand a world view
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2009
The marketplace of ideas remains a worthy goal, but there doesn’t appear to be too many shoppers.
The BIG Picture: Once invincible business models aren’t so bulletproof after all
By
John O'Connor
Jan 01, 2010
As 2010 dawns, many providers and publishers find themselves limping along. Both have just endured one of the more challenging years on record.