Time to invade China? That’s a question more long-term care operators are beginning to ask
By
John O'Connor
Sep 09, 2013
The United States is certainly struggling with its long-term care challenges. But compared to many parts of the world, we’re practically amateurs.
Lawmakers playing nice? Ha! April Fools’!
By
Brett Bakshis
Apr 01, 2010
It’s April Fish Day again, and I think we could all use a little bit of levity.
Why are the ‘keepers’ constantly leaving? Thought you’d never ask
By
John O'Connor
May 12, 2014
Whether you manage a caregiving team or run the company, you are probably dealing with three challenges more than you’d like to admit.
Saluting our veterans is nice gesture, but it’s hardly enough
By
John O'Connor
May 23, 2014
As a nation, we seem to have a conflicted relationship with those who served and continue to serve in the military. Any ounce of recognition we direct toward those in uniform is both welcome and overdue....
You’re not too busy to know this CMS news is good news
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 24, 2017
It’s nice to have friends in high places. Even better if she speaks of clearing regulatory clutter.
The new merry pranksters
By
Mary Gustafson
Apr 12, 2012
I was prepared for the worst — yes, I was prepared to have a strong negative reaction to the new Betty White-hosted prank show “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.”
Reducing emotion in long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 14, 2014
Long-term care may be a calling, but it’s still a job, and it’s an industry that would be served by a reduction of emotion. That’s especially true when discussing the government, which...
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...