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.
No wonder he left Congress
By
John O'Connor
Dec 05, 2023
If it seems like it’s silly season again in Washington, maybe that’s because it is. Congress can take a bow.
Not much of a surprise
By
John O'Connor
Jul 17, 2019
Here we go again. The long-term care sector recently experienced yet another terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week.
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.
An ACO success story
By
John O'Connor
Jan 04, 2016
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?
Little innovation in the long-term care sector? Really?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2012
Conventional wisdom holds that the long-term care sector is short on innovation. But there’s one little problem with this view. It happens to be dead wrong.
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...