Most skilled nursing providers understand the value of an electronic health records (EHR) system, and the majority have adopted an EHR to help manage patient information. As of 2017, roughly 66% of skilled nursing facilities reported using an EHR platform, according to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. While initial adoption […]
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In a world where regulatory requirements can feel like a maze, data management is king. That means one of the most important choices a skilled nursing provider makes is choosing its electronic health record (EHR) platform and the technology partner to run it. For skilled nursing facilities, this is easier said than done. A 2017 […]
This article is sponsored by SRX. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with SRX Founding Principal and CEO Scott Taylor to get his take on today’s top challenges for skilled nursing providers and considerations for how those providers manage pharmacy costs — including rebate opportunities, choosing a pharmacy partner, and more. Tell […]
In an era of increasingly coordinated care, skilled nursing providers are vying to find their place in the care continuum and demonstrate their value in the post-acute care landscape. Yet for providers utilizing one particular care model under a Medicare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP), that proof recently became clear through the results of […]
Within a competitive landscape for skilled nursing rehab, many providers are seeking ways to differentiate themselves for their patients and their referral partners. One New York-based provider is doing just that and is recording success with its new model. Centers Health Care, based in the Bronx, N.Y., has launched a new program, coined “GO,” across […]
Beginning in just a few short months, both skilled nursing facilities and their therapy partners need to adapt to the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) under Medicare. This landmark shift will change the way SNFs and therapy providers do business. In essence, providers will be challenged to more closely link their therapy services to patients’ individual […]
