After all these years, tech’s an overnight sensation
By
John O'Connor
Jun 25, 2023
Technology has been percolating around the edges for a while now. And if I may say so, we at McKnight’s have led the way on both ends.
You won’t believe where a great source for LTC insight is waiting
By
John O'Connor
Aug 18, 2014
Leaders in this field seem to have an unquenchable thirst for new insights.
Providers may need more than a ‘wizard’ to demystify Obamacare
By
John O'Connor
Aug 12, 2013
Did you hear the one about life’s great lies? Here’s part of the punch line: “I’m from the government and I came to help you.” Providers familiar with the joke may have experienced...
Thanks for the, er, help
By
John O'Connor
Mar 25, 2024
The adage about keeping friends close and enemies closer has been variously attributed. Its relevance for long-term care operators is pretty clear.
Two tech developments you won’t want to miss
By
John O'Connor
May 08, 2017
Technology has been a true game-changer in long-term care. That’s why it gives me such great pleasure to announce that the 2017 McKnight’s Technology Awards contest will kick off Thursday (May...
You call these nursing home secrets?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 08, 2013
Reader’s Digest magazine recently published an article called “50 Secrets a Nursing Home Won’t Tell You.” I’m a bit dismayed by the lack of evidence that’s actually...
If you want to live dangerously, work in a nursing home
By
John O'Connor
Nov 25, 2013
When you buy a pack of cigarettes in this country, you also get an admonition from the Surgeon General. Why? To point out how dangerous going near tobacco products can be.
An internal challenge that’s far worse than mission creep
By
John O'Connor
Aug 29, 2016
Navigating those so-called easy forms often turns out to be about as effortless as walking across the Amazon Jungle with just a machete.
CMS wants to know how you make things better
By
John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2012
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may be asking you for help this summer. It might behoove you to sit up and take notice.
His advice: You’re probably doing it all wrong
By
John O'Connor
Feb 22, 2016
George Cloutier has been giving nursing homes and other small business clients this troubling message for three decades: You don’t know what you are doing.