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.
‘It’s pretty clear that 2021 is the year of healthcare at home’
By
Liza Berger
May 21, 2021
If the construction industry could talk, it might say that home care has chutzpah.
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.
The COVID-19 turn of the screw
By
Liza Berger
Aug 27, 2021
This move toward mandates no doubt is a bitter pill for providers to swallow.
‘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.
Have they lost their minds?
By
John O'Connor
May 14, 2020
We are seeing some pandemic responses that are real jaw-droppers.
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.
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.