For many parts of the United States, this winter has been a weird one — if you can call it a winter at all. Consider it a bonus if you’re a long-term care provider.
Are glowing acquisition reports a cause for optimism, or concern?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 13, 2015
Taken collectively, two recent reports show that last year was a great time to sell a property in this field — and this year may be even better. That may be good news for the movers and shakers. But...
Who to blame for the job-hopping epidemic in long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Jul 14, 2014
Too many long-term care operators let potential “noble” payoffs get in the way of basic marketplace realities when it comes to pondering why staff turnover is so high.
Long-term care’s 12th Man
By
Gary Tetz
Jan 16, 2014
Sometimes people can love too much. For instance, when love causes an earthquake, it might be time to pull back and examine the health of the relationship.
Facilities have opportunity to improve operations and re-think patient care
By
Imran Javaid
Oct 18, 2013
Long-term care facilities are facing new pressures as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. As part of the shift to integrated care, reimbursements will be linked to patient outcomes...
Penn State’s unwell approach
By
Elizabeth Newman
Sep 26, 2013
Of the many questions you hopefully know you can’t ask during a hiring interview, a big one is whether the candidate is pregnant or planning to become pregnant. So why is it okay for Pennsylvania...
Mobile IT in LTC: Insights from experts
By
Russell Cook
Sep 19, 2013
Mobile is the latest technology wave in the long-term care sector, offering users new functionality and ease of use. But effectively implementing mobile solutions requires foresight and finesse. Nine healthcare...
The Girl Scout Law, a gem for the ages
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 15, 2012
I suspect there’s one task that unites us all: ordering, distributing and systematically demolishing a box (or two, or three …) of Girl Scout cookies.
Looking for LTC leaders in all the wrong places
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 16, 2023
I hold in high esteem many of the long-term care leaders I’ve come across during more than 22 years covering the sector. But they’ve all got it wrong.
Sloan’s appointment is a historic moment
By
Elizabeth Newman
Nov 13, 2015
While I couldn’t be everywhere during LeadingAge, to the best of my knowledge new executive and president Katie Smith Sloan didn’t walk across the stage to the tune of a Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie...