At the heart of successful new hiring programs backed by nursing homes across the United States is the philosophy that nurses deserve better pay, free training, a guaranteed job, and an easier path to career advancement. State-level initiatives from Hawaii to the Midwest are gaining traction by allowing workers to train for specialized positions while […]
Imagine a nursing home resident with dementia falls and needs surgery, but there is no one to approve the care plan or foot the resulting bill, putting the nursing home in a bind. The responsibility usually falls upon family members, but given the increasing trend of an aging population without kin, this situation is becoming […]
Citing a tough economic climate of labor shortages and higher staffing costs, Heritage Operations Group is selling 22 of its 44 skilled nursing facilities and an assisted living facility. “Heritage Operations Group has been strategically evaluating how to best provide health care services into the future,” said Hart in a statement to WGLT.org on Wednesday. […]
A Congressional advisory body on Wednesday put forth recommendations for closer assessment of nursing facility Medicaid payments, including whether they are sufficient to cover costs of care. The proposals could allow for a finer tuning of Medicaid rates and therefore could benefit the sector, as long as they do not put greater administrative costs and […]
The Ensign Group (Nasdaq: ENSG) is looking to expand into Mid-Atlantic states and cautiously eyeing other opportunities while remaining focused on successfully transitioning recently acquired properties, company leaders said Tuesday. The company recently took over operations of 17 skilled nursing communities (SNFs) in California, as part of a previously announced deal with Sabra Health Care […]
Over-reliance on artificial intelligence is compromising post-acute care for nursing home residents on Medicare Advantage plans. This view of the problematic use of algorithms for prior authorizations – and denial based on incorrect assessment of patient needs – is at the center of reporting and analysis published in the health, medicine and life sciences publication, […]
For the last year, federal regulators have taken steps to increase nursing home ownership transparency, as part of the White House’s reform agenda. The most recent actions have centered on more clearly defining different types of ownership groups and making information more consumer-friendly – and have drawn concern and criticism from within the sector. About […]
The skilled nursing sector is in the midst of upheaval, and providers must create and execute on strategies that involve difficult choices and significant financial investments if they hope to thrive in the future. “We are in a period of disruption,” Dana Wollschlager, partner and industry practice leader of senior living development and advisory services […]
As nursing home advocates continue to push for ending the 3-day hospital stay requirement, a recently released federal agency report on the use of these waivers by accountable care organizations (ACOs) showcases some of the benefits that they have brought to patients and providers. Use of waivers by ACOs for a 3-day stay did not […]
ProMedica is selling its Heartland hospice and home care business to Gentiva. The deal, announced Monday, comes on the heels of nonprofit health system ProMedica divesting of nearly 150 skilled nursing facilities in a deal involving Welltower (NYSE: WELL) and Integra Health. Gentiva is the largest hospice company in the U.S. based on revenue and […]
American Senior Communities announced Andrew Shane as its new COO Friday, amid several changes to leadership this week. “As health care, and in particular, senior care continues to evolve and change, we are committed to bringing new innovations to our care programs, enhancing the quality of life for our residents and employees,” Donna Kelsey, CEO […]
Despite the challenges facing the nursing home industry, National Health Investors Inc. (NYSE: NHI) executives said on Wednesday that the real estate investment trust is on track for stable growth backed by steady performance of its skilled nursing facilities and its portfolio optimization. Still, the REIT’s Q4 2022 results point to ongoing challenges, including two […]
As staffing remains one of the leading areas of trouble for nursing homes, operators have turned to technology tools that have improved both retention and recruitment of workers in the last year. But while operators, advocates and even insurance providers associated with the skilled nursing sector applaud the implementation of staffing-related technology, doing so is […]
As Senators began hearings on the challenges facing the health care sector Thursday, nursing home advocacy groups redoubled their calls to lawmakers to end the three-day hospital stay requirement for the skilled nursing industry, noting difficulties facing the sector, especially amid staffing shortages. LeadingAge, which represents more than 5,000 nonprofit aging services providers, sent letters […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Monday a proposed rule to require nursing homes to disclose more information regarding their ownership and management, including information related to assets held by real estate investment trusts (REITs) and private equity firms. Nursing homes will be expected to disclose this information as part of the […]
Health care labor provider ShiftMed, which serves skilled nursing operators and other provider types, announced Monday that it has raised $200 million as investors eye growth for staffing solutions amid the industry’s ongoing labor crisis. The funds will be used to expand ShiftMed’s “national footprint across all segments of the health care market,” the company […]
Texas and Nebraska led the nation for most nursing home closures in 2022, with industry advocates citing inadequate Medicaid rates that have not kept pace with a tough economic and operating environment. And advocates also caution that the latest numbers are likely understated, with even more facility closures occurring. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid […]
Research suggests that collaboration between various departments leads to better health outcomes at nursing homes, but that has been a difficult principle to follow, often because of time and regulatory constraints placed on staff already stretched thin. However, team-based care is the name of the game and sticking to it is important for the future […]
A bill that aims to address staffing shortages in nursing homes by allowing temporary nursing aides (TNAs) awaiting certification to remain in the workforce past typical time limits was reintroduced on Wednesday. Sponsored by Republican U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie of Kentucky and Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania, the bill supports flexibilities implemented during the […]
Rising costs in all areas of running a nursing home — not just labor — are squeezing profit margins, compelling providers to adjust operations, make investments and pursue innovations in a quest for greater efficiencies. While skilled nursing facility operators try to get a grip on labor shortages, workforce costs surged by as much as […]
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