The nation’s leading spokesman for the US nursing home sector recently made an interesting observation about what might be called the current plight of many frontline workers in long-term care.
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.
It’s official: Nursing homes are the enemy
By
John O'Connor
Jun 09, 2023
A few lawmakers broke out the hitting sticks during a recent union-backed event. The target was pretty clear from the get-go.
Long-term care’s overlooked staffing crisis
By
John O'Connor
Jan 20, 2023
There’s a different kind of staffing challenge that gets far less attention than it deserves: the sector’s aching need for effective executives.
The Big Picture | Hold nursing homes accountable. Cheapskates, too
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2022
This spring’s nursing home fun actually started Feb. 28, when the administration said it was going to push for the most sweeping industry reforms since OBRA ’87.
Change? Don’t flip out
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2020
When I hear about innovation in long-term care, I sometimes have to stifle a chuckle.
The union challenge
By
John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2020
When it comes to labor unions, life has afforded me a somewhat unique perspective.
Those messy elephants
By
John O'Connor
Jan 05, 2020
Ever hear the phrase “the elephant in the room”?
The Big Picture: PDPM lowdown
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2019
Spring is in the air. So, too, is provider angst about Medicare’s looming Patient-Driven Payment Model, better known as PDPM.
The right prescription?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 02, 2018
If you want to know what skilled care will look like in five years, consider what hospitals look like today. The first time I heard that adage was in 1990. These days, it rings truer than ever. To be sure,...