Eighty-five percent. Of the roughly 130,000 people enrolled nationwide in institutional special needs plans, or I-SNPs, about 85% reside in nursing homes. That represents approximately 12% of the total nursing home population. And it represents a major opportunity for skilled care providers. Skilled nursing facilities operate in a financially constrained environment. At the same time, […]
Sixty-three percent. Over the next three years, 63% of long-term care (LTC) organizations are likely to consolidate non-clinical suppliers. Another 33% have already done so. That’s nearly all LTC organizations consolidating their non-clinical purchasing in the next three years. That is one of several findings from new research conducted by Staples Business™ in partnership with […]
As Caring Place Healthcare Group faced a skilled nursing industry that was growing more and more technical and specific, they didn’t need just another software solution, nor did they need a consultant that would merely stay on the sidelines. They needed a partner. They found one in the industry-leading combination of Concept Rehab and Engage […]
Assured Senior Living was ready to grow. If only they could find a bank ready to grow with them. The year was 2018, and the Wheat Ridge, Colorado-based provider of assisted living and memory care services needed a lending partner to help them expand in the residential AL market. The model of 8-16 residents per […]
Everything was taking too long. That often leads to risky workarounds. And TrueCare knew it. The Southern California-based healthcare provider’s approval processes were outdated, to say the least. Their paper-based approval process required multiple rounds of printing documents, wet signatures, scanning and reuploading to their system. Invoice approvals required multiple levels of sign-offs. The inefficiencies […]
When the nursing team at the Chesterfield, Missouri-based Delmar Gardens West needed to leverage proactive insights to optimize system-wide health outcomes, they streamlined the process and chose the one, right tool: a human. “Everyone here who has Optum can’t wait to see Sarah every day,” says one Delmar Gardens patient. “She’s just wonderful.” This is […]
This Voices article is sponsored by TeamHealth. In this Voices interview, TeamHealth Director of Behavioral Health Services Dr. Wayne Tasker shares his journey into behavioral health care and the simple steps he teaches to help all residents with dementia. He explains person-centered dementia care and offers two stories of instances when knowing a resident’s past […]
SNF-centric human capital management platform Empeon has over 630,000 users, and today’s sponsored episode of RETHINK dives into the insights from that wealth of data, starting with this: more than 20% of skilled nursing labor hours now come from agency staff. Joining host Jack Silverstein of Skilled Nursing News is Empeon Head of Growth and […]
This article is sponsored by Curana Health. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Amy Kaszak, Executive Vice President at Curana Health, about the benefits of value-based care (VBC) for skilled nursing facilities and why operators who think of VBC as something in the future need to realize the opposite is true: they’re […]
As financial pressures mount for skilled nursing operators, many are finding that value-based care is more than just the catalyst for improved patient outcomes: it’s also the key to achieving long-term financial stability. This is the main focus of the latest installment of RETHINK: a podcast on the future of the skilled nursing industry. In […]
Long-term care and assisted living residents are among the highest-risk groups for one of health care’s most persistent threats: sepsis. Because skilled nursing residents often have underlying health issues, early recognition and intervention are critical. But that can be challenging — especially during evenings and weekends, when on-site clinical coverage is sometimes more limited. Telemedicine […]
The people make the place. Nowhere is that more true than in skilled nursing, where care staff and administrators work every day to deliver the best quality care and experiences for residents. Yet despite their shared mission, new research from Viventium shows a striking divergence in how each group views the biggest workforce challenges, especially […]
As value-based care (VBC) continues to redefine reimbursement models and quality standards in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), the Director of Nursing (DON) plays a central role — driving clinical excellence, operational efficiency and financial performance. With hospitals, health plans and VBC programs increasingly viewing SNFs as strategic partners, the DON’s influence is just as vital […]
When it comes to wound care, expertise and consistency can make all the difference. Great wound care has impact beyond health outcomes, as it provides residents’ comfort and peace of mind. That’s where Vohra Wound Physicians step in. As the nation’s leading provider of bedside wound care, Vohra brings a proven model built on advanced […]
Creative Solutions in Healthcare (CSH) saw the tough road ahead. Their path forward would rest in a new partnership, one that epitomized the very reason they chose their name. Back in 2000, Gary and Malisa Blake co-founded the skilled care provider, naming their new company Creative Solutions in Healthcare as a nod to their commitment […]
In this episode of Rethink, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Eric Palm, Chief Growth Officer at Provider Partners Connect Care, who at age 35 is part of a new generation of health care executives shaping the future of long-term care with a blend of innovation, empathy and real-world experience. Provider Partners Connect Care is a […]
In this episode of Rethink, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Keith Persinger, CEO of Provider Partners Connect Care, about how providers can navigate the evolving skilled nursing payment landscape and capitalize on value-based care. Persinger also explains how Provider Partners Connect Care’s High-Needs ACO REACH program helps long-term care operators and physicians enhance care, reduce […]
In this episode, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Dr. Robert Russell, Chief Medical Officer for Majestic Care. Russell touched on survey changes set to take effect, shared his thoughts on the legal decision concerning the federal staffing mandate, and shared why he thinks embracing technology is key to meeting an evolving clinical landscape. Tune in now!
In the ever-evolving landscape of senior care, the growing emphasis on value-based care and its significant benefits for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) has gained substantial momentum. Yet even after more than five years since the implementation of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), skilled care providers still have their work cut out for them. Take Gamble Guest […]
Residents in skilled care often carry a high burden of comorbidities, with their cardiovascular disease complicated by multiple chronic conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke and dementia. Considering that helping these residents means bringing multiple stakeholders to the table, from cardiologists and geriatricians to primary nursing home clinicians, the in-person coordination of care is often […]
