A commonsense way to free up funds for long-term care
By
John O'Connor
Jun 06, 2014
They say politics makes for strange bedfellows. It makes for stranger politicians.
New wrinkles for population experts — and providers — to consider
By
John O'Connor
May 09, 2014
It’s hardly breaking news that we live in an aging nation. But a look inside the latest round of numbers might give providers more reason to feel optimistic about remaining solvent once the age wave...
Reversal of fortune revitalizes LTC funding source
By
John O'Connor
Mar 24, 2014
For many long-term care operators, shrinking demand is not likely be a problem in the decades ahead. After all, about 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day, and the pace is just heating up. But there can...
How should providers view Social Security? With great appreciation
By
John O'Connor
Aug 23, 2013
Any provider who sees the program as anything less than a blessing sorely needs a class on recognizing gifts.
What about Social Security for the rest of us?
By
John O'Connor
Jun 14, 2013
It’s an established fact that Social Security will be kaput by the time we need it, right? Things may not be as bad as many of us have led ourselves to believe.
Triple threat: One day’s reports fuel chest-thumping, angst
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 25, 2012
Monday was a remarkable day, even by Washington spinmeister standards. In fact, we here at McKnight’s had to look two times — nay, three — to make sure we had seen correctly.
Our elected officials: patriots or lackeys?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 26, 2012
It’s becoming increasingly obvious that our elected leaders need to quit playing political chicken. Otherwise, there are going to be some bleak days ahead for We the People.
Because We The People demand it!
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 07, 2011
Patrick Henry once said, “The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people; it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government — lest it come to dominate...