Skilled nursing facilities in Michigan could see their Medicaid reimbursement cut by tens of millions later this year if the state moves forward with a proposed change that would take effect November 1. Crain’s Detroit Business first reported the news. Under the plan, Michigan would make changes to the ceiling for costs that SNFs can […]
In a health care landscape full of challenges, staffing consistently ranks as the top concern for skilled nursing facilities. But the second-most prevalent concern is patients and residents who have mental health needs and substance use disorders, according to a top federal official — and there are no easy answers for how SNFs should cope. […]
Reports of therapist layoffs and cuts in therapy hours hit the news within days of the implementation of the new Medicare reimbursement system for skilled nursing facilities, sending shock waves throughout the rehab provider community. But according to one major skilled nursing trade group, the cuts to therapy were baked into the system of the […]
The massive purchasing power of China’s population draws businesses from across the world, and one major post-acute player sees opportunity to thrive by introducing rehabilitation services to the country’s health care system. But to do that, Genesis HealthCare (NYSE: GEN) had to overcome the challenges of breaking into the notoriously challenging market, and learned some […]
As more and more capital enters the skilled nursing sector, buyers and sellers have plenty of options when it comes to financing — and the market only stands to heat up as the Patient-Driven Payment Model continues to play out in practice. That’s according to Ari Dobkin, co-head of the senior housing and healthcare team […]
A plan to significantly change New York State’s Medicaid reimbursement model for nursing homes remains up in the air, leaving operators wondering if they could face retroactive cuts to the tune of millions of dollars. Back in June, New York officials filed a state plan amendment (SPA) with the federal government that would make changes […]
With the federal overhaul of Medicare reimbursement to skilled nursing facilities comes a new focus on patient characteristics and clinical needs. And to thrive in a world where payment for care is based on such information, SNFs have to have that information readily at hand — in a format that they can understand. To that […]
A non-profit health plan and a care coordination company in the Minneapolis area teamed up with almost 80 senior care locations to offer a Medicare Advantage plan specifically tailored for adults in long-term care, assisted living, and memory care settings. The institutional special needs plan (I-SNP), Medica Advantage Solution PartnerCare, will be available for January […]
There are generally two schools of thought on how to improve nursing home oversight and care: one focused on cutting red tape and bureaucratic burdens for skilled nursing facilities, and one focused on cracking down on bad actors in the field. But to make genuine progress in improving quality, policymakers will have to go beyond […]
The state of Arkansas on Monday moved to put two skilled nursing facilities in receivership, pointing to an emergency situation that “threatens the health, safety, security, and welfare of the residents” in at least one of the facilities, according to court documents. The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) filed complaints in Yell County and […]
The relationship between skilled nursing facilities and their referring hospital partnerships can be a rocky one for both sides. But in an ideal world, it should be a partnership, with each willing to work together to achieve top patient and resident outcomes. For Sue Craft, the vice president of inpatient case management and post-acute services […]
The federal government issued a final rule on Thursday requiring hospitals to give patients access to more information about the post-acute provider choices available — including data on how their post-acute options perform on quality measures such as pressure ulcers, falls, and readmissions. This new rule will not have any impact on anti-steering regulations that […]
Bridging the gap between hospitals and skilled nursing facilities has been a hot topic for providers in the nursing home world for some time. But even as partnerships on patient data and care transitions move forward, there are other ways a hospital and a SNF might be able to find common ground, according to Larry […]
Just about a week after changing hands, four skilled nursing facilities in Nebraska announced plans to soon shut down amid financial difficulties that their new owners blamed on a tough overall state budget landscape. The four facilities — Blue Hill Care Center in Blue Hill, Crestview Care Center in Milford, Mory’s Haven in Columbus, and […]
Skilled nursing and senior living can seem worlds apart, with the former associated with health care and the latter with hotel-style touches like bistro dining and concierge serves. But one operator of skilled nursing facilities sees moving into assisted living as the best way to prepare for the future of both models. The Minneapolis-based Health […]
The attorneys general of New York, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, and Oregon jointly pushed back on the delay of regulations for nursing homes, a move that came at the same time as similar criticism by California’s top attorney. The comment letter was filed September 16, the deadline for submitting comments on the proposed rule delaying […]
Propero Seniors Housing Equity Fund III, LLC partnered with Tender Loving Care (TLC) Management for a $41.4 million development in Florida. The 170-unit Cortez Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Brooksville, Fla. will feature 109 skilled nursing beds, along with 41 assisted living units and 20 memory care, according to a release from lender Lancaster Pollard. […]
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra criticized a proposed federal rule that would delay certain aspects of Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation for skilled nursing facilities, arguing that the move would roll back key protections for residents. Announced in July, the proposed rule seeks to reduce reporting and paperwork burdens through delaying certain parts […]
In a U.S. health care landscape dominated by calls to shift from silos to episodic care, skilled nursing facilities have been feeling the pressure to expand their reach. For the Chicago-based Symphony Post Acute Network, that urge was a major driver behind its recent acquisition of Caretel Inns of Brighton and Caretel Inns of Lakeland, […]
A skilled nursing and assisted living facility at the Central Prison in Raleigh, N.C., is sitting vacant amid a budget standoff — despite high levels of state spending on health care for inmates over age 50, according to a report from North Carolina Health News this week. The 46-bed, five-floor facility was converted from mental […]
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