Many nursing home operators attending last week’s NIC Spring Conference probably returned home in a foul mood.
Battle over Alzheimer’s drug coverage is hardly a no-brainer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 26, 2023
Well, it looks like we have a good old fashioned war of words developing over Alzheimer’s drug coverage. It’s a battle well worth watching.
It’s not easy being the designated villain
By
John O'Connor
Feb 20, 2023
Let’s face it, you have one mega-sized target on your back if you run a nursing home. One that people in most other fields never have to worry much about.
The companies we keep
By
John O'Connor
Feb 12, 2023
McDonald’s is in the selling hamburgers business, right? Similarly, nursing home companies exist to take care of seniors.
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.
No ride in the fire truck for you
By
John O'Connor
Jan 22, 2023
The brains at McKinsey issued a promising report about the future of healthcare profits. Apparently everybody’s in for big ones, except you know who.
When the wolf actually shows up
By
John O'Connor
Jan 13, 2023
There are times when actual survival is at stake. As it happens, one of those times happens to be right now
Happy New Year. Now pay up.
By
John O'Connor
Jan 08, 2023
Minimum pay hikes took place in 27 states Jan. 1 , so look out, long-term care providers.
Sound advice for the year ahead – and beyond
By
John O'Connor
Dec 18, 2022
I’d like to share some undeniably sound advice for the year ahead, courtesy of others.
To mask or not to mask? That is the question
By
John O'Connor
Dec 11, 2022
Three highly contagious viruses have joined forces to create new health hazards. Is it time to mask all the time again?