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 […]
Joining us on today’s episode of RETHINK is Jessie McGill, Senior Curriculum Development Specialist of the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing, or AAPACN, which represents more than 20,000 post-acute care nurses and professionals. In this interview, Jessie discusses the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing program, provides the ins and outs of how this program […]
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida had a problem. The senior living provider out of Gainesville, Florida, needed to fix its dining program, especially in its skilled nursing units, as manual processes and missing or incomplete meal tickets were causing residents to not receive their correct meals. Oak Hammock’s dining committee that met every […]
Every year brings changes to the skilled nursing industry, and operators entered 2025 with many new elements on their plate. This is where Forvis Mazars comes in. The professional services network works with providers, hospitals, physicians’ offices and community health centers (CHCs), providing financial and consultative services. Their focus this year includes changes to the […]
The power of an accountable care organization (ACO) isn’t simply in the care provided or the savings realized — it’s also in stakeholders who recognize they’re part of a greater good. Michael Camacho, President of Accountable Care for Sound Physicians, was recently reminded of that by one of his board members who also happens to […]
The skilled nursing industry is experiencing unprecedented change. As facilities navigate rising patient acuity and evolving regulatory requirements, forward-thinking operators are finding success by collaborating with value-based care organizations that can provide comprehensive medical director services — and the results are transformative. “The complexity of post-acute care has increased significantly, with facilities now managing acuity […]
As staffing shortages continue to challenge skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), one question arises: what happens when staff members no longer need the facilities? “We’re seeing an increased demand for the CNAs and caregivers, but their wages currently compete with gig work,” says Julie Tate, VP of Express Healthcare Staffing. “People are leaving CNA or caregiver […]
Natalie Palmer was a newly licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who needed work. What she wanted was something more valuable. “I wanted freedom,” says Palmer, 55. The divorced mother of three saw the power of nursing care as a child. Her mother was a nurse and would take her and her sister to the senior facility […]
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