As if providers don’t already have enough on their minds, a leading analyst recently offered his prescription for future success: change dramatically.
Supreme Court ruling might affect LTC in numerous ways
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2012
It remains unclear whether the Supreme Court will invalidate President Obama’s healthcare law. But it’s becoming increasingly obvious if a repeal were to happen, long-term care operators would...
Women’s estrogen levels may slow healing
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2012
University of California investigators recently documented one reason why wounds tend to heal more slowly in women: estrogen levels.
Documentation is critical in wound care lawsuits: expert
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2012
Provider documentation is the key to avoiding costly wound care mishaps in a nursing facility, an expert attorney explained at a McKnight’s Online Expo session.
Taking heart: Technology is playing larger role in care
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2012
More than six million American adults — including many nursing home residents — suffer from heart failure. But, while the prevalence of this disease has increased over time, there are signs that technology-driven...
Knowing when it’s time
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John O'Connor
May 01, 2012
I bought my wife an iPad about a week before it was announced a new model would soon be released. I had a similar experience with my last cell phone. Admittedly, I may not be the world’s most qualified...
Future looking less bright for private insurance
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John O'Connor
Apr 30, 2012
I have a simple solution for improving weather forecasts: Put insurance companies in charge. For when it comes to making accurate predictions about the future, these folks are second to none.
New construction heading South — in a good way
By
John O'Connor
Apr 27, 2012
Let’s say your organization is thinking about building a new community. Where should you break ground? If a recent survey is to be believed, Southern towns are your best bet. Or more accurately,...
Odds don’t favor another round of Obamacare
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John O'Connor
Apr 23, 2012
The Supreme Court may be two months away from announcing whether President Barack Obama’s health care law is legal. But court watchers are already speculating on what will happen if the measure is...
And you thought long-term care operators lived in silos?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 20, 2012
Our Founding Fathers were wise to separate our government’s executive, legislative and judicial branches. As we’ve seen all too often, concentrated power leads to disastrous results.