Impossible expectations are undermining nursing home care
By
Brendan Williams
Feb 05, 2024
Maine has the nation’s oldest population, and yet almost 40% of its nursing homes have closed within the past few decades. As the Bangor Daily News has reported, that’s forced residents of some...
Biden’s regulatory Death Star
By
Brendan Williams
Sep 11, 2023
Despite federal data showing that the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to massive job losses for nursing and residential care facilities – with the workforce 218,200 workers smaller last month...
Note to Biden: Remember immigration reform?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 06, 2023
It’s time for the State of the union. It would be nice if Biden revisits a promise that helped get him elected: immigration reform.
Be careful who you’re calling a price gouger
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 15, 2022
Federal officials, including the commander in chief, are finally talking about price gouging!
Biden’s plan may be coup de grâce for staggering sector
By
Brendan Williams
Mar 02, 2022
President Biden’s plan targets what he feels is the top healthcare sector threat to consumers.
Not really much of a ‘victory’
By
John O'Connor
Feb 08, 2021
Operators can breathe a temporary sigh of relief. It looks like President Biden’s call for a $15 minimum wage won’t be happening soon.
The overlooked elephant in the room
By
John O'Connor
Jan 11, 2021
Almost lost amid the chaos and carnage depicted when an angry mob descended on the U.S. Capitol last week was a development that may affect long-term care more directly.
The next 4 years might not be much to laugh about
By
John O'Connor
Nov 16, 2020
I must admit I am going to miss Donald Trump being our president.
Perpetuating ageism
By
Liza Berger
Oct 20, 2020
There is a lot to argue about how President Trump has led and handled the pandemic. But there is one thing on which we can all agree.