Hospital systems that had high telemedicine usage during the Covid-19 pandemic also had higher skilled nursing facility spending, compared to health systems with lower telemedicine usage in that time period. That’s according to research findings published April 17 in Health Affairs. Specifically, compared with health systems defined as having low telemedicine use, high-telemedicine health systems […]
Vermont, New York and Maryland led the nation in terms of the share of nursing homes utilizing agency nursing staff in 2022. That’s according to a Health Affairs report published Wednesday. The study authors compared free-standing nursing homes’ usage of agency staff in the years leading up to Covid-19 with usage of agency staff during […]
As president of Oregon-based skilled nursing operator Avamere Living, Carl Tabor brings many years of experience managing clinical operations in a variety of health care settings. Tabor worked as an RN for many years before coming a licensed nursing home administrator and still carries an active RN licensure today. His work as a nurse led […]
As a leader in revolutionizing post-acute care with its “medical resort” model for patients in need of care following a hospitalization, Ignite Medical Resorts is on the forefront of using data and technology to manage patient care. John McFarlane, the organization’s chief clinical officer, is deeply involved in managing the available data points and the […]
From managed care burdens and “punitive, vindictive surveys,” to threats posed by the potential federal staffing mandate and issues stemming from the “radically broken” Five Star rating system, Ignite Medical Resorts CEO Tim Fields is well aware of the many challenges facing skilled nursing providers. But as Ignite celebrates its fifth year as a company […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should not implement the proposed nursing home staffing mandate for numerous reasons, including that “numerical staffing staffing thresholds are not consistent with the modern clinical practice.” That’s according to the American Hospital Association (AHA), which commented on the proposed mandate on behalf of its nearly 5,000 member […]
As an M.D. and geriatrician, Dr. Zachary Palace is hyper aware of the importance of patient data as it relates to effective care plans and health outcomes. In his role at Hebrew Home at Riverdale, which is part of the RiverSpring Living campus in the Bronx, New York, Dr. Palace oversees care for hundreds of […]
The proposed federal staffing mandate is a potential “kill factor” for nursing home providers, while the rise of Medicare Advantage (MA) is a “major challenge” — and how well the sector responds to these threats will play a major part in shaping the future. This is the perspective of Phil Fogg Jr., CEO of Marquis […]
Past White House administrations – including those headed by Democratic presidents – have not tried to enact a federal nursing home staffing mandate, former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan observed on Tuesday. “Even the Obama administration didn’t do that,” Ryan commented, during a discussion with Direct Supply Founder and CEO Bob Hillis at the […]
Since Diversicare named Steve Nee as CEO in February 2023, the provider has eliminated agency staff across its portfolio of 44 nursing homes and now is reentering growth mode, with a focus on adding new service lines, particularly in behavioral health. Nee took the helm at the Brentwood, Tennessee-based company at a time of difficult […]
Nearly 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives are urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider the proposed federal nursing home staffing mandate. The lawmakers on Friday sent a letter to CMS describing their concerns with the mandate. “Finalizing this proposal would result in limited access to care for seniors, […]
The third quarter of 2023 marked the lowest quarterly spend on senior housing and care acquisitions in the last decade. That’s according to newly released data from LevinPro LTC, which showed 115 total deals for the quarter, of which 41% were skilled nursing transactions. SNF deals trailed only assisted living, which accounted for 49% of […]
The “clinical nightmare” created by Covid-19 has come to an end, but the “business nightmare” related to the pandemic is ongoing, and the “policy nightmare” has only just begun. That’s according to Mark Parkinson, CEO and president of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), the largest nursing home provider association in […]
Physical therapists working in long-term care facilities received an average actual* pay increase of 3.7% in the last year, which was greater than the average actual pay increase seen by PTs in hospitals and home health settings. That’s according to the latest Rehabilitation Salary & Benefits Report from Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service, which showed […]
In this Payment Perspectives interview, Skilled Nursing News is joined by Joel Theisen, CEO and founder of Lifespark, and Erin Hilligan, VP – Program Execution, Lifespark to talk about the steps providers can take to prove their value to payers in today’s evolving payment landscape. They discuss how technology is helping operators navigate this shift, […]
The value-based care discussion in skilled nursing is not new. But the landscape is changing significantly in the near term, with care providers having some unique opportunities based on how they respond. In this Payment Perspectives interview, PointClickCare EVP of Health System Solutions and Government Affairs Bill Charnetski shares his views on what SNFs can […]
“We took over the Absolut portfolio out of Chapter 11 in March 2020 … if you remember the timeline, the world shut down on March 15.” These are the words of Jason Newman, the chief marketing officer for the Living Legends portfolio of nursing homes, which in addition to the six Absolut locations includes The […]
As nursing home operators enter the final stretch before Minimum Data Set (MDS) changes take effect on Oct. 1, they are focusing particular attention on items related to capturing resident depression. With a substantial amount of reimbursement being at stake, the effect of the change from the PHQ-9 to the PHQ-2 to 9 is the […]
The skilled nursing sector is under increasing pain due to the growth of Medicare Advantage, with the industry losing hundreds of millions of dollars while operators also are contending with a host of operational burdens. This was a message delivered repeatedly Wednesday at the “Roaring Reimbursement” conference held by Zimmet Healthcare Services Group (ZHSG) in […]
Nursing home operators are facing burdens and pressures related to the survey process, in yet another consequence of the severe labor shortages facing the sector. Just as nursing homes have struggled to fill open positions, so too have survey agencies been dealing with worker shortages. Survey agencies are trying to shore up their ranks by […]
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