A pro-union move that will put ‘democracy’ to the test
By
John O'Connor
May 14, 2018
A newly proposed bill could give unions quite a boost. At your expense. Called the “Workplace Democracy Act,” don’t let the name fool you. From an operator’s perspective, there’s...
Why the Obamacare repeal is being held up — at least for now
By
John O'Connor
May 22, 2017
There was a celebration at the White House earlier this month after the House narrowly voted to replace the nation’s health law. More than two weeks later, the House has still not advanced the American...
Are anonymous tips constitutional? Turns out there may be more than one answer
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2016
No nursing home operator wants to be accused of abuse or neglect by someone who can’t be held accountable. Yet it happens with alarming regularity.
The Department of Pro-Labor is at it again
By
John O'Connor
Mar 28, 2016
Do you own or help manage a non-union facility? If so, your professional life might soon get more complicated. For that you can thank the Department of Labor, again.
The lawsuits are coming! The lawsuits are coming!
By
John O'Connor
Jul 24, 2015
Given the nature of what they do, it’s not surprising that nursing homes sometimes find themselves targeted in lawsuits. Unfortunately, it appears that this discomforting reality is about to become...
An expensive doorstop
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2013
It’s hard to reflect on the Commission on Long-Term Care’s recently submitted report without getting hacked off. To call it a fool’s errand would be to insult misdirected dimwits.
You’re not paranoid if the world is out to get you
By
John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2012
Are long-term care operators overly paranoid? That answer probably depends on your definition of “overly.”
Where to find funding?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2012
In many ways, 2011 was the year of the REIT, or real estate investment trust. Compared to alternative funding sources, REITs were flush with cash — and willing to spend.
The big picture: Gut-check time for LTC
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2011
Many an operator is now contemplating whether to remain in the long-term care field. Having just returned from an NIC conference on the future of skilled nursing, I can offer a definitive answer: It depends.
A time to give thanks. Really.
By
John O'Connor
Nov 20, 2022
Despite this week’s holiday, long-term care operators might be forgiven for feeling a bit less than thankful these days.