The adage about keeping friends close and enemies closer has been variously attributed. Its relevance for long-term care operators is pretty clear.
‘Nursing homes can’t be trusted’
By
John O'Connor
Jan 16, 2024
Sun Tzu is credited with being the first person to say “Keep your friends close; keep your enemies closer.” That was good advice when he lived about 2,500 years ago. It remains good advice today.
It’s official: Nursing homes are the enemy
By
John O'Connor
Apr 21, 2023
A few lawmakers broke out the hitting sticks during a union-backed event Thursday. And the target was pretty clear from the get go.
Another one bites the dust
By
John O'Connor
Nov 15, 2021
Skilled care has been absorbing a lot of body blows lately. The latest was delivered Friday, and it’s going to leave a mark.
‘Picked the wrong week to quit drinking’
By
John O'Connor
Mar 22, 2021
What are long-term care operators supposed to do when almost everything seems to be spinning out of control?
A new PDPM strategy emerges: ‘Why take a chance?’
By
John O'Connor
Oct 04, 2019
If it seems like a lot of skilled nursing facility therapists are suddenly getting laid off, it’s no coincidence.
Residents need quicker access to helpful medicines and devices
By
John O'Connor
May 27, 2019
There is much to admire about the march of clinical innovation. Yet it remains hampered by one thing: ridiculous delay. By some estimates, 17 years typically elapse between the time of medical discovery...
SNFs enjoy more fruits from Trump’s labors
By
John O'Connor
May 06, 2019
When I began covering this field nearly three decades ago, administrators were more afraid of employee unionization than just about anything else. But times have changed.
A PDPM tool that’s flying under the radar
By
John O'Connor
Feb 19, 2019
We are hearing much these days about the government’s plan to adjust Medicare payments. But not much is being said about a helpful resource that could spell the difference between success and failure.
Might there be a drug company in your future?
By
John O'Connor
Sep 13, 2018
If you want to know what skilled care will look like in five years, consider what hospitals look like today.