Through the lens of fear: Partnering with families
By
Martie Moore
Jan 31, 2021
I remember sitting with her, holding her hand, telling her the same information over and over again. Finally, she lifted her head and said, I hear what you are saying. Within five minutes, she asked me...
Skilled nursing CFOs less optimistic about ability to compete, remain pessimistic on Medicare Advantage
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 02, 2019
Seventy percent of skilled nursing chief financial officers are optimistic about their organizations’ ability to compete in their local post-acute care marketplaces, according to new insights from investment...
Design Decisions: Westminster Village
By
John Andrews
Oct 22, 2018
It’s readily apparent that conducting a complete renovation of a continuing care retirement community is a huge undertaking — especially when the property is nearly 40 years old.
At least we still have AHCA — or is that TMI?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 30, 2013
There’s an informal nickname that describes the many acronyms being used in healthcare these days: alphabet soup. We may have just experienced an Olympic record for it.
Is your skilled care organization ready for some good news?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 11, 2018
If I’m going to be truthful about my Catholic school education, many of the lessons remain less memorable than the nuns who delivered them.
We’re shocked — shocked! — that bribery is going on here
By
John O'Connor
Apr 30, 2018
Few sectors are as vulnerable to Washington’s fickle winds as long-term care.
Reader Poll: “What was your first job, and what did it teach you?
Aug 06, 2016
“My first job going into this particular field was an administrator-in-training, where I would come in and work in a nursing home.”
Oh, yes, they ARE paying attention to your HIPAA efforts
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 07, 2016
Long-term care operators for years have been enjoying a pass when it comes to HIPAA enforcement and crackdowns. Or so it might seem.
Dealing with that other f-word
By
John O'Connor
May 02, 2016
If there is one universal zero-tolerance policy at most facilities, it is this: Don’t fail. Executives and others who don’t meet prescribed goals tend to be quickly shown the door. It’s...
Who wants to be a billionaire?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 04, 2016
The March 21 issue of Forbes, which lists the richest people on the planet, is as much fun as the Sears Christmas Wish Book.