Voices: Jeannie Fissinger, SVP of Policy and Training Development, Healthcare Services Group (HCSG)

This article is sponsored by Healthcare Services Group (HCSG). In this Voices interview, Jeannie Fissinger, SVP of Policy and Training Development at HCSG, discusses how the company helps health care leaders overcome training compliance challenges. She highlights the hidden costs of training, the value of employee engagement, and the benefits of microlearning, along with the […]

Rethink Podcast: Rick Matros, CEO of Sabra Healthcare REIT

In this episode, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Rick Matros, CEO of Sabra Healthcare REIT. Matros, who has served as CEO for Sabra since May 2010, discussed the challenges in skilled nursing financing, why Medicaid rates are expected to remain high through 2025, and the REIT’s focus on innovative providers along with tech pilots to […]

Voices: Phyllis Wojtusik, RN, EVP Health System Solutions, Real Time Medical Systems

This article is sponsored by Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time). In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Phyllis Wojtusik, RN, Real Time’s EVP of Health System Solutions, to discuss the shifting skilled nursing payment landscape and how partnering with multiple Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) can help providers navigate it. Phyllis outlines […]

Rethink Podcast: Neil Pruitt, Chairman and CEO, PruittHealth

In this episode, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Neil Pruitt, chairman and CEO of PruittHealth, which has been expanding and diversifying at a steady pace with more facilities and new services lines, and no plans to downsize. “We always say we don’t sell. We buy and we build,” he told Skilled Nursing News. https://soundcloud.com/skillednursingnews/neil-pruitt-chairman-and-ceo-pruitthealth

Voices: How TapestryComplete simplifies and streamlines the adoption of technology by any SNF, with TapestryHealth co-founder, and Chief Growth and Product Officer Mordy Eisenberg

This article is sponsored by TapestryHealth. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with TapestryHealth co-founder, and Chief Growth and Product Officer Mordy Eisenberg to talk about how TapestryComplete is changing the technology landscape for SNFs. He explains the benefits of bundling future products with current solutions so that post-acute providers can grow […]

Rethink Podcast: Clifton J. Porter II, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, AHCA/NCAL

In this episode, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Clifton J. Porter II, who has been tapped by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) to be its next president and CEO starting this fall. Clif currently serves as AHCA/NCAL’s Senior VP of Government Relations. He expressed excitement about presenting unique […]

Voices: René Lerer, M.D., CEO, Longevity Health

This article is sponsored by Longevity Health. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with René Lerer, M.D., CEO, Longevity Health, to talk about the factors that have led to the company’s growth and its decision to create exclusive partnerships with national payers. He explains how his team is operationalizing value-based care in […]

Voices: Dr. Teizu Wolokolie, Regional Medical Director, Post-Acute Care, TeamHealth

This article is sponsored by TeamHealth. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Dr. Teizu Wolokolie, Regional Medical Director, Post-Acute Care, TeamHealth, to provide insight and perspective into the value of establishing relationships across the continuum, and how it improves communication, clinical outcomes, and develops an overall sense of community in the […]

Rethink Podcast: Derek Prince, President and CEO, HMG Healthcare

In this episode, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Derek Prince, president and CEO of HMG Healthcare. HMG oversees 37 post-acute care facilities across Texas and Kansas. Derek is one of the Texas operators leading the American Health Care Association’s lawsuit against federal agencies, seeking to rescind the staffing rule. Derek has also served as a […]

Voices: Kevin Pezeshkian, Chief Strategy Officer, Theoria Medical

This article is sponsored by Theoria Medical. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Kevin Pezeshkian, Chief Strategy Officer, Theoria Medical, to talk about why SNFs should partner with physician groups to enter into value-based care arrangements. He explains how SNFs can equip themselves to be more successful in value-based care models, […]

Rethink Podcast: Eran Arden, Chief Executive Officer and Founder, RESTORE-Skills

In this episode, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Eran Arden, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at RESTORE-Skills, which recently launched a new platform to enable skilled nursing operators to improve efficiency, make data-driven decisions, and enhance productivity. Arden, who began his career in digital marketing in Israel, says that in the “post PDPM world,” nursing […]

Voices: Steve Morgan, President and Chief Operating Officer, WellSky

This article is sponsored by WellSky. In this interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Steve Morgan, President and Chief Operating Officer, WellSky, to talk about how providers can leverage technology partnerships to gain greater visibility into the patient journey and improve care outcomes. He explains why partnering with an EHR vendor that supports and […]

Voices: Kim Phan, MBA, CEO / Co-Founder, CareConnectMD

This article is sponsored by CareConnectMD. In this interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Kim Phan, CEO and Co-Founder, CareConnectMD, to talk about the growth of accountable care in skilled nursing, and what the future holds for providers as the industry evolves. She discusses the driving forces behind the formation of CareConnectMD and explains […]

Voices: Dr. Azlan Tariq, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, Medrina

This article is sponsored by Medrina. In this interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Dr. Azlan Tariq, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, Medrina, to talk about redefining the value of physician partners in the current SNF landscape. He discusses the key challenges physicians encounter when working in the post-acute setting, and how Medrina is addressing […]

Rethink Podcast: Nicole Pretre, CEO, Cedar Community

In this episode, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Nicole Pretre, president and CEO of Cedar Community, a 5-campus community with skilled nursing. Nicole says that while often overlooked, employee surveys have turned out to be turnover busters. While time intensive, they have been effective tools, alongside other workforce initiatives, in allowing clear communication and addressing […]

Voices: Thomas Kim, MD, MMM, FHM, Chief Medical Officer, Sound Long-Term Care Management

This article is sponsored by Sound Physicians. In this interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Dr. Thomas Kim, Chief Medical Officer, Sound Long-Term Care Management, to talk about the importance of long-term care accountable care organizations (ACOs) and their benefits to long-term care patients. He breaks down the care model for Sound’s ACO and […]

Voices: Amy Cruse – Vice President, AmPharm

This article is sponsored by American Health Partners. In this interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Amy Cruse – Vice President, AmPharm, to talk about the long-term care pharmacy industry and the key steps providers should take to find the right pharmacy partner in the post-acute space. She explains the different service models and […]

Voices: John Pliego, Sr. Vice President of Operations – Environmental Services, Healthcare Services Group

This article is sponsored by Healthcare Services Group. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with John Pliego, Sr. Vice President of Operations – Environmental Services, Healthcare Services Group, to discuss the importance of establishing and maintaining a successful Infection Prevention and Control program and how doing so can elevate resident experience. Skilled […]

Voices: Why rural facilities need to out-pace their urban counterparts in technology, with TapestryHealth co-founder, and Chief Growth and Product Officer Mordy Eisenberg

This article is sponsored by TapestryHealth. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with TapestryHealth co-founder, and Chief Growth and Product Officer Mordy Eisenberg to talk about why rural facilities need to out-pace their urban counterparts in technology. He breaks down the key deterrents, challenges, and opportunities around Proactive Care Technology adoption in […]