As this issue goes to press, Roger Clemens and his former trainer are taking turns on Capitol Hill calling each other a liar. My guess is that they are both right, but that’s beside the point.
A thought leader who’s in on the joke
By
John O'Connor
Jul 17, 2022
Many long-term care organizations now find themselves entering the strategic planning season. They’d do well to listen to Bob Kramer.
Long-term care: a bear or bull market?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 18, 2022
When it comes to the long-term care market, is this a time to view it as bearish or bullish?
Nursing homes should be held accountable. So should cheapskates.
By
John O'Connor
Mar 07, 2022
By any reasonable standard, nursing homes just endured a pretty rough week.
The next 4 years might not be much to laugh about
By
John O'Connor
Nov 16, 2020
I must admit I am going to miss Donald Trump being our president.
There’s something about Larry
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2018
Thanks to years of struggling with “simple” tasks, I have come to loathe those who make the difficult look easy. That’s especially the case where writing is concerned. Now that I have just read his...
Miss Dudlicek was right: There are at least two sides to this nursing home story
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John O'Connor
Jun 18, 2018
Regardless, my class took in the film as part of a field trip, which meant our teacher was obligated to talk about the basics of the scrivener’s craft afterward.
RAC audit abuse answers vary
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John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2014
It has been more than 2,400 years since Plato demanded to know who will watch the watchmen. The question is suddenly taking on a modern flavor, as nursing homes, hospitals, doctors and other providers...
Maybe long-term care isn’t such a laggard after all
By
John O'Connor
Oct 28, 2013
If we’ve seen anything this month, it’s this: Changing a healthcare system is no easy task. Just ask the White House.
Teaching old dogs new tricks
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2008
I have to admit that my first visit to a nursing home was less than inspiring…