Monday, October 19, 2026 - Updated Daily
Monday, October 19, 2026 - Updated Daily
In 2001, the Association for Professional Chaplains honored me with their Distinguished Service Award for my work in expanding the impact of professional chaplaincy and programs of pastoral care/ ministry in specialized healthcare settings. This…
Happy Hump Day! I am a cat fan and a cat dad. Ever since I can remember, cats have been part of my life. I love dogs too and have had a number as pets,…
Recently, I wrote a post on recruitment in a tough labor market. Suffice to say, I have not in my three decades plus career, seen a tougher labor market for clinical staff (all staff in…
Following-up on an emerging trend from last week, this post has nothing to do with healthcare, health policy, etc. It is meant to have readers think and enjoy. It’s origin, at least to me, is…
The smallest distinct segment of senior housing is Life Plan communities or CCRCs. Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled nursing, in each segment, dwarf the number of CCRCs yet, CCRC popularity remains and continues to…
I’ve done a number of presentations on the staffing challenges facing providers and how, certain strategies work and others don’t in terms of recruitment and retention. Over my 30 plus years in the industry, I’ve…
Happy Hump Day subscribers and readers! With best intentions met, every Wednesday I’ll add a post totally unconnected to healthcare, health policy, economics, etc. These brief notes are the remnants of an old fun precedent…
In this new category of snapshots, I’ll grab some data and headlines and offer a few insights on a topic. This week is full of key economic data regarding inflation. Reading through the data for…
Take 15 minutes each day to examine the day and record my gratitude for what the day has given. Work and news reflect too much negativity and loss. My 15 minute reflection counters the “daily…
Absent a bit, I’ve been. COVID, a crazy health care landscape, new work, new engagements, tons happening and happened. Suffice to say though, the content is coming back. There are a few updates to this…
Healthcare executive, consultant, and author covering post-acute care, senior living, and the economics behind both - for 30+ years.
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