When I hear about innovation in long-term care, I sometimes have to stifle a chuckle.
Is long-term care about to flip off old habits?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2020
When I hear about innovation in long-term care, I sometimes have to stifle a chuckle.
Stuck in Model T mode
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2020
Let’s say you want to purchase a new car. Would you walk into a dealership and request “a Toyota”? Not likely.
Earn some extra credit
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2017
It wasn’t long ago that this sector described itself as high-touch, but not high-tech.
Time to make a change
By
John O'Connor
Feb 04, 2016
Let’s face it: None of us really wants to change. We sort of like ourselves the way we are.
The big picture: More Medicaid woes?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 01, 2011
When Congress repealed a budgetary provision known as the Boren Amendment back in 1997, I wrote that providers had lost a significant legal protection. It appears that the full force of that loss may soon...
Two senators flip-flop and card check fades
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2009
Both sides of the card check fight have been turning to commercials, polls and talking points to sway minds and votes. But there are signs that the battle may actually be over.
Here we go again: All nursing homes are bad
By
John O'Connor
Sep 17, 2017
There is no way to sugarcoat what happened last week in Hollywood Hills, FL. Eight skilled care residents died in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Our condolences go out to the victims and their families. But...
Might there be a drug company in your future?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 13, 2018
If you want to know what skilled care will look like in five years, consider what hospitals look like today.
Frisky Alzheimer’s residents: ‘ew’ or ‘aw’?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 15, 2013
Alzheimer’s disease is very good at taking. It takes away memories. It takes away personalities. It can be argued that Alzheimer’s essentially takes away a person’s essence. And as almost...