If there’s one question sure to put a provider on edge these days, it’s this: How do I transition my facility into the world of accountable care organizations?
Threat to Medicare pay
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2015
Believe it or not, there exists a tiny sliver of skilled care facilities that do not receive Medicare funds. And a few other operators have never encountered billing issues with Uncle Sam. Members of this...
Silly season in full bloom
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2012
The Democrats and Republicans have wrapped up their conventions. Labor Day has passed. Cable TV is on a 24/7 news cycle. And unprecedented funding is flowing into this year’s campaigns.
The BIG Picture: compartmentalization of ideas is no way to expand a world view
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2009
The marketplace of ideas remains a worthy goal, but there doesn’t appear to be too many shoppers.