Top 5 news stories reveal varied interests among long-term care professionals
By
John O'Connor
Jan 03, 2014
What do neck abnormalities, dangerous bacteria, a murder-suicide, a defensive nursing home chain, and antipsychotic guidelines have in common? These five developments were voted the most popular news stories...
Why are more RAC audits happening? There are trillions of reasons
By
John O'Connor
Sep 10, 2012
Recovery audit contractors are stepping up their efforts to review Medicare billings. This appears to be a classic case of auditors gone wild.
Additional nursing home inspection rules are not the answer
By
John O'Connor
Apr 14, 2014
Many skilled care operators struggle to keep up with a seemingly never-ending array of survey and certification regulations. If two lawmakers get their way, providers can look forward to a large heaping...
Ready for some good news, for a change?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 24, 2019
Operators might be forgiven for feeling a bit more tense and morose than usual in these trying days. But believe it or not, there are also pockets of joy to savor.
New construction heading South — in a good way
By
John O'Connor
Apr 27, 2012
Let’s say your organization is thinking about building a new community. Where should you break ground? If a recent survey is to be believed, Southern towns are your best bet. Or more accurately,...
Nursing rates and prices hit historic highs, reports show
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2014
The rates nursing home charge and the prices they fetch on the market have hit new highs, reports reveal.
Shame is powerful motivator
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2007
About a decade ago, I wrote a controversial column that offended some readers. In it, I suggested the industry start policing itself by identifying and reprimanding the bad actors in this field, lest the...
CFOs: Feeling less viability
By
John O'Connor
Oct 17, 2019
Fully 70% of skilled nursing chief financial officers said they were optimistic about their organizations’ ability to compete in their respective local markets — but that represents a slide from 78%...
New scope for Tech Awards
By
John O'Connor
May 07, 2018
The 2018 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is expanding to two tracks and also doubling the number of available categories.
Nursing challenge: C-suite
By
John O'Connor
Jun 06, 2019
Nursing leaders have a much harder time gaining C-suite access at many skilled care businesses, a new survey has found. Respondents noted that about only 46% of nursing facilities indicated that their...