Well gang, it’s that special time of the year when the president delivers a wish-list budget that gives red meat to the base — and heartburn to just about everyone else.
Medicaid, the Trojan horse of senior living
By
John O'Connor
Feb 08, 2018
Like the citizens of Troy who failed to realize a hollow wooden horse contained something terrible, senior living operators have ignored the real threat Medicaid might unleash: federal rules and regulations.
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.
‘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.
Just when you were warming up to Medicaid …
By
John O'Connor
Nov 17, 2016
Medicaid as you have known it is probably going to be changed. And not for the better.
Have they lost their minds?
By
John O'Connor
May 14, 2020
We are seeing some pandemic responses that are real jaw-droppers.
Senior living operators, the ball’s in your court
By
John O'Connor
Sep 17, 2020
It’s a bit troubling to watch bad moves made by skilled care operators repeated in senior living. Yet it continues to happen.
Senior living’s challenge of omission and commission
By
John O'Connor
Sep 22, 2022
Long-term care could be made better with funding from Congress. But for now, it appears we’ll have to settle for a congressional commission.
Operators seek resolution to these issues in the new year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
Several regulatory issues remain unresolved for senior living operators as 2017 begins.
CEO who fired himself has advice, predictions for you
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 23, 2018
Chances are good that you or someone you know will be in the same position as a Virginia senior living CEO who recently decided to fire himself to try to help the community survive. That CEO has some advice...