Forget the debate over alternative vs. traditional fuels. The smart leader is going to find out what powers Leah Klusch and pay to corner the market on that.
The new LTC superheroes: non-retirees
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 16, 2022
My middle child, not yet old enough for middle school, recently asked me when I planned to retire. Me of no gray hair, of the too-small 401K, of exciting career accomplishments yet to be achieved! For...
Your work-life juggling act just got a little trickier
By
Emily Mongan
Nov 15, 2016
Achieving some form of work-life balance has been proven to improve employee productivity, reduce staff turnover, and make for a healthier, happier staff overall. But now experts are saying the wa to achieve...
CCRCs under the microscope
By
Liza Berger
Jul 29, 2010
A growing segment of the long-term care field, continuing care retirement communities, has piqued the interest of the federal government.
Republicans in the House
By
Liza Berger
Jan 06, 2011
A new party has taken control of the House of Representatives. What does that mean for healthcare and specifically long-term care? We soon shall see.
Keeping your friends close, and the media closer
By
John O'Connor
Jul 30, 2018
After nearly three decades of watching this sector, I’m still astounded by two bizarre aspects of general media coverage.
Opinions that matter most
By
Liza Berger
May 05, 2009
Every once in a while it’s nice to toot your own horn, so to speak. McKnight’s took that liberty today, announcing that we won a record seven awards in a contest sponsored by the American Society of...
Party delayed, but still as good as Gold(ie)
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 17, 2013
When postponing a birthday party and a small child is involved, it can be an excruciating delay. But when the celebrant is turning 112 years old, a postponement can be downright risky. Yet postpone is...
Hanging by a thread, providers must stitch up those Medicaid deals
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 02, 2022
The question in Texas and plenty of other states now becomes: Will there be enough momentum for long enough to push more Medicaid rates upward?
Question, blame, repeat: The all-too predictable COVID cycle
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 08, 2022
Will there be six more weeks of hand-wringing when it comes to placing political blame for early COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes? It’s all part of the COVID cycle.