Differing constituencies have different priorities. What’s reasonable to one side might be fighting words to the other.
How soon will the other shoe drop?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 06, 2023
CMS still has another shoe to drop: an imminent staffing requirement. And if you think it will just affect nursing homes, a recent study says otherwise.
Many senior living operators appear to have trouble connecting the dots
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2016
Perhaps senior living operators shouldn’t laugh too loudly at Donald’s Trump’s expense. Although many think the next inhabitant of the Oval Office is tone deaf on certain socioeconomic...
Children are our future, and other troubling thoughts
By
John O'Connor
Aug 11, 2022
A new American Advisors Group survey helps put the future of senior living payments in perspective. But not in a good way. For if the findings from 1,510 respondents are anywhere near accurate, the kids...
You may not like what the NIC’s middle-market study reveals
By
John O'Connor
Apr 13, 2017
It’s very possible the real payoff of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care study of middle-market demand for seniors housing may be the reality check it delivers. And here, I’m...
Sizing up the state of labor in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Aug 30, 2018
Monday will be Labor Day. This may be as good a time as any to size up the state of labor in senior living.
This isn’t a horror flick; it’s a lot more frightening
By
John O'Connor
Sep 21, 2017
We’ve all seen those horror films where the villain appears to be terminated — only to return for more. A real-live version of this scenario may be playing out in Washington.
Mind if I cut in?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 04, 2021
Given the high demand for COVID-19 vaccines and a very limited supply, line-jumping seems to be emerging as our new national pastime.
It’s time for senior living to reconsider two important matters
By
John O'Connor
Jun 17, 2021
They might seem like pretty straightforward questions. But all too often in senior living, they do not receive anywhere near the attention they deserve.
‘Big and bold changes’ coming? Well, this could get interesting
By
John O'Connor
Mar 29, 2018
The new boss at Health and Human Services is on a mission.