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The big picture Articles

The BIG Picture: five-star survey system to the rescue?

John O'Connor March 01, 2010

Want to raise a colleague's blood pressure? Just casually mention the government's five-star rating system.

The BIG Picture: McKnight's is long-term care news that you can use

John O'Connor February 01, 2010

We have been truly blessed at McKnight's. At a time when many publications are floundering, readers and advertisers continue to give us generous support.

The BIG Picture: Once invincible business models aren't so bulletproof after all

John O'Connor January 01, 2010

As 2010 dawns, many providers and publishers find themselves limping along. Both have just endured one of the more challenging years on record.

The BIG Picture: Feeling jerked around by your health insurance provider? You're not alone.

John O'Connor December 01, 2009

The push for a change in the healthcare system is gaining momentum.

The BIG Picture: Healthcare reform is coming. So who in LTC cares?

John O'Connor November 01, 2009

When the president, Congress, the media and others speculate about healthcare reform, they are not really talking about eldercare services.

The BIG Picture: The kid gloves come off

John O'Connor October 01, 2009

The Internet has given rise to an angry mob that seems intent on snuffing out any thoughts that don't align with theirs.

The BIG Picture: The healthcare reform debate makes you want to yell

September 01, 2009

The dog days of summer have a nasty bite this year.

The BIG Picture: compartmentalization of ideas is no way to expand a world view

John O'Connor August 01, 2009

The marketplace of ideas remains a worthy goal, but there doesn't appear to be too many shoppers.

The BIG Picture: GM could learn a lot from the nursing home industry

John O'Connor July 01, 2009

Growing up, did you even consider the possibility that you might one day become the major owner of one of the world's largest car companies?

The BIG Picture: understanding why significant healthcare reform is unlikely to happen

John O'Connor June 01, 2009

Despite a general dissatisfaction with Medicare and Medicaid rates, providers have mostly benefited from the way things are, at least as far as payments are concerned. Why would they want to mess with the status quo?

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