Two weeks before the mid-term elections, the news cycle is absorbed with pipe bombs being sent to Democratic leaders. Deadlier by far, however is the ...
Healthcare reform and the media conversation: Let the silliness begin
The New York Post and conservative news outlets are trying to control the media conversation about healthcare reform. A recent article in The Post war...
Retirement – why we hate the word
The word, “retirement” literally means to remove oneself to a quiet, secluded place. At times of high stress, this sounds great, if only ...
Chaotic Closures or an Orderly Retreat?
The existential threat to nursing homes is real; Chicken Little was an optimist. Nursing homes do close. Many of my colleagues and friends are exhaust...
Value-based Care, Pharmacists & Technology
If we are looking for champions of value-based care, no other professional in the healthcare system is more trusted, nor has broader contact with cons...
Bright spot on the horizon for assisted living & seniors’ housing
There’s a bright spot on the horizon for assisted living, and with all the bad news right now, some good news is especially appreciated! The equ...