Readmission penalties could harm hospitals and SNFs
By
John O'Connor
Aug 24, 2012
Economic incentives – both good and bad – are a proven way to modify behavior. But what happens when an economic penalty is based on a dubious premise? Many hospitals may soon be forced to...
A chance to make your staff very, very happy
By
John O'Connor
May 06, 2013
It’s your turn to risk having an excited staff. Starting today, the second annual McKnight’s Excellence In Technology Awards program is officially underway.
Docs might get a raise, and long-term care might get a bill
By
John O'Connor
Feb 10, 2014
Major League teams don’t celebrate World Series victories midway through the season. But politicians do the equivalent all the time. Consider a revised Medicare payment plan that was joyously unveiled...
Medicare’s midlife crisis
By
John O'Connor
Aug 03, 2012
The Medicare program just marked its 47th anniversary. Whether that milestone is a cause for celebration or concern is open to debate.
Getting in step at the AHCA show
By
John O'Connor
Oct 08, 2008
Traversing the nine acres of indoor space at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center can be grueling under normal conditions. Trying to do it on one good foot can be a real character builder,...
MedPAC wants to put SNF Medicare claims to the test
By
John O'Connor
Apr 10, 2017
Skilled operators have been telling lawmakers and regulators that they are the cheapest post-acute care option out there, and it appears the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has not only heard the...
The technology awards program is underway!
By
John O'Connor
Mar 19, 2012
To celebrate the rise of technological innovation in eldercare, McKnight’s and American HealthTech have teamed up to establish the first annual McKnight’s Excellence In Technology Awards –...
Stiffing the help just doesn’t add up
By
John O'Connor
Dec 05, 2013
Depending on the numbers you choose to believe, senior living profit margins are a razor thin 3% — or more like 20%. Regardless, many would like to believe operators are engaging in a fairly despicable...
What about Social Security for the rest of us?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 14, 2013
It’s an established fact that Social Security will be kaput by the time we need it, right? Things may not be as bad as many of us have led ourselves to believe.
Where’s your next lawsuit coming from?
By
John O'Connor
May 22, 2015
If a recent survey of about 800 corporate attorneys is to be believed, there’s no shortage of things to lose sleep over.