The boss at CMS has some nice things to say about regulations
By
John O'Connor
Jan 22, 2018
It appears there may be some good news ahead, courtesy of the boss at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Keeping workers healthy may harm your bottom line
By
John O'Connor
Jun 25, 2015
Long-term care operators are in the business of solving problems. They make problems disappear for residents, families and the government. And let’s not forget employees.
Wall Street bailout shouldn’t be a mulligan
By
John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2008
As this is being written, Congress is under pressure to immediately pass an unprecedented financial bailout plan for financial firms. These companies have been on a years-long real estate binge. The i-bankers...
Always nice to see some positive news for SNFs coming out of academia
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 09, 2019
Sometimes, it’s easy to get the impression that academics are trying heap things upon the skilled care sector.
Give the sisters their due
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 14, 2018
Here’s a plea to all the sharks out there: Treat the nice ladies with the good habits and gentle demeanor right.
Hospice-home health merger to affect long-term care
By
Liza Berger
Jun 03, 2010
Developments in the hospice and home care markets may not generally catch the eyes of folks in the long-term care sphere. But that could change as a result of a recent transaction.
Betting they can’t handle the ‘truth’
By
John O'Connor
Aug 24, 2010
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius must have seen “A Few Good Men.” Her most recent move against the nation’s Republican governors looks like a maneuver from Col. Nathan...
As cameras roll, providers raise hopes about hospital ‘observation’ stays
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 15, 2014
It’s been said for a long time that a picture is worth a thousand words. Moving pictures? Start multiplying the worth. Add some sound or speaking to those moving pictures, well now we’re talking...
About those Sunrise bonuses …
By
Liza Berger
Jun 29, 2010
A recent move by the board at Sunrise Senior Living Inc. may prompt some questioning from those in long-term care.
The hidden threat lurking in your facility
By
Mar 14, 2017
I don’t mean to make your lives more difficult by adding another issue onto that pile, but according to a recent survey from the National Safety Council, there’s a problem plaguing American...