Frequent nursing home closures and an access crisis across the country mean skilled nursing providers and unions must put aside their differences to find common ground in the post-pandemic age. However, achieving that alignment in the midst of seismic regulatory changes and legal challenges is another story. “We’re at a crossroads,” said Zach Shamberg, president […]
With an ever increasing aging population that is sicker with higher acuities, COO Shawn Neville of SALMON Health and Retirement says capturing an accurate financial picture is a challenge for nursing homes – and an additional reason why so many are closing down. Neville was named to his current position at the family-owned and Massachusetts-based […]
At a meeting with five other Indiana-based CEOs, newly appointed CEO of Majestic Care Dr. Paul Pruitt promised his organization would surpass theirs in terms of quality and metrics. “We all laughed,” he said. “But that is the goal. And I think you need to set lofty goals and strive for them to get to […]
The challenges of Covid-19 and its aftermath have made it difficult for some skilled nursing facilities to increase their engagement in value-based care — but they are at risk of falling behind as the health care system continues to evolve, and they are also potentially leaving money on the table. That’s according to Jason Feuerman, […]
With the looming changes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS), industry experts said now is the time to take advantage of resources or harness new technologies to make sure MDS reporting is being done accurately. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced changes to the MDS and the Five-Star Rating System, which […]
Despite good occupancy levels, low reimbursements amid high inflation pushed Accura Healthcare into survival mode over the last year or so, according to CEO Ted LeNeave. And successfully navigating through tough times had Accura leaning on strong partnerships — with vendors, lenders, landlords and even employees, LeNeave told Skilled Nursing News. Emerging out of this […]
As acuity continues to rise among nursing home residents, providers say reimbursement needs to change too – and not just the dollar amount. Incentives should be based on quality of care, and the industry will need to build out specific reimbursement models to match expanded acuity specialities, especially as value-based care becomes more and more […]
American Senior Communities’ incoming CEO, Steve Van Camp, plans to focus on the road to recovery from Covid in restoring occupancy levels while advancing workforce initiatives. In an exclusive interview with Skilled Nursing News, Van Camp also shared his worries about resolving the staffing crisis amid sector-wide concerns related to the forthcoming proposal on minimum […]
The efforts of the federal government and nursing homes to reduce the use of psychotropics have been significant, and seem to have paid off until recently when the numbers painted a more grim picture. Some operators believe that the alarming rise in the prescriptions of psychotropics is partly due to a lack of communication between […]
In another blow to a floundering nursing home workforce shortage, the State Department last month froze green card processes for international nurses. According to a bulletin from the federal office, only green card petitions filed earlier than June 2022 will proceed to the interview stage – all others will be paused indefinitely. Clif Porter, SVP […]
Industry stakeholders in Kentucky are celebrating the passage of new legislation that will require the state government to involve skilled nursing trade organizations to weigh in on how state surveyors are trained, and participate in the training process. Providers and advocates hail the law as a model for the nation, and welcome the ability to […]
Clinical talent leaving the workforce has taken center stage as nursing home industry leaders discuss the ongoing staffing shortage – but that’s only part of the story. The other half of the devastating staffing crisis, operators say, is tied up in a loss of back office talent. And this shortage of back office workers is […]
As the Skilled Nursing News’ CLINICAL event in Washington D.C. came to a close last month, industry experts left with staffing concerns amid labor shortages and pending legislation on minimum staffing standards. However, operators also shared optimism over their innovations in corporate and clinical practices as they continued to confront higher acuity and tighter regulation. […]
The nursing home inspections system is underfunded and understaffed and needs federal assistance for alleviating inspection backlogs, or residents will remain in peril, experts and legislators said at a U.S. Senate hearing on Thursday. Officials from the long-term care ombudsman program as well as leaders from state inspections and regulatory bodies were among those who […]
Bad policy decisions, political acrimony and poor staffing were to blame for the alarming number of deaths in nursing homes, experts and legislators said in a U.S. House of Representatives hearing held on Wednesday. As Democratic and Republican lawmakers pointed fingers at each other, they agreed that among the many deficiencies, the must-admit policy deeply […]
After a difficult few years with the pandemic, Nexion Health is finally going ‘back to basics,’ and refocusing on census, clinical excellence, cash management, customer service and culture, according to Fran Kirley, CEO of Nexion Health. Nexion Health operates skilled nursing facilities across Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana and recently acquired seven new facilities in Southeast […]
All skilled nursing facilities that participate in Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) can expect a letter from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding improper payment rates starting June 5. And, as of an updated memo from CMS on Monday, claims could be adjusted or denied if an improper payment is identified. CMS initially posted […]
As the public health emergency expires today – along with crucial waivers for skilled nursing providers – CareTrust REIT (Nasdaq: CTRE) says some of its tenants could potentially be impacted while others see it as a nonevent. CareTrust CEO David Sedgwick said his team continues to watch Medicaid rebasing closely as the PHE era 6.25% […]
As the public health emergency (PHE) comes to an end on May 11, industry leaders point out that nursing home operators are still in pandemic recovery mode, and that adjusting to the old way of doing business will not be easy. The PHE was declared in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and accompanied a wide […]
Nursing homes are past the “nightmare” caused by Covid-19, but now are facing “a real business problem” that could be considerably worsened by the coming federal staffing mandate. That’s according to Mark Parkinson, CEO and president of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). He spoke Tuesday of the urgent need to […]
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