Sixty-three percent. Over the next three years, 63% of long-term care (LTC) organizations are likely to consolidate non-clinical suppliers. Another 33% have already done so. That’s nearly all LTC organizations consolidating their non-clinical purchasing in the next three years. That is one of several findings from new research conducted by Staples Business™ in partnership with […]

As Caring Place Healthcare Group faced a skilled nursing industry that was growing more and more technical and specific, they didn’t need just another software solution, nor did they need a consultant that would merely stay on the sidelines. They needed a partner. They found one in the industry-leading combination of Concept Rehab and Engage […]

Assured Senior Living was ready to grow. If only they could find a bank ready to grow with them. The year was 2018, and the Wheat Ridge, Colorado-based provider of assisted living and memory care services needed a lending partner to help them expand in the residential AL market. The model of 8-16 residents per […]

This article is sponsored by Real Time Medical Systems. As value-based care continues to reshape post-acute environments, skilled nursing providers are being evaluated on more than the care they deliver. Increasingly, success depends on an organization’s ability to identify risk early, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, support successful transitions, and demonstrate measurable outcomes for hospitals, health plans, […]

Everything was taking too long. That often leads to risky workarounds. And TrueCare knew it. The Southern California-based healthcare provider’s approval processes were outdated, to say the least. Their paper-based approval process required multiple rounds of printing documents, wet signatures, scanning and reuploading to their system. Invoice approvals required multiple levels of sign-offs. The inefficiencies […]

When the nursing team at the Chesterfield, Missouri-based Delmar Gardens West needed to leverage proactive insights to optimize system-wide health outcomes, they streamlined the process and chose the one, right tool: a human. “Everyone here who has Optum can’t wait to see Sarah every day,” says one Delmar Gardens patient. “She’s just wonderful.” This is […]

Long-term care and assisted living residents are among the highest-risk groups for one of health care’s most persistent threats: sepsis. Because skilled nursing residents often have underlying health issues, early recognition and intervention are critical. But that can be challenging — especially during evenings and weekends, when on-site clinical coverage is sometimes more limited. Telemedicine […]

The people make the place. Nowhere is that more true than in skilled nursing, where care staff and administrators work every day to deliver the best quality care and experiences for residents. Yet despite their shared mission, new research from Viventium shows a striking divergence in how each group views the biggest workforce challenges, especially […]

As value-based care (VBC) continues to redefine reimbursement models and quality standards in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), the Director of Nursing (DON) plays a central role — driving clinical excellence, operational efficiency and financial performance. With hospitals, health plans and VBC programs increasingly viewing SNFs as strategic partners, the DON’s influence is just as vital […]

When it comes to wound care, expertise and consistency can make all the difference. Great wound care has impact beyond health outcomes, as it provides residents’ comfort and peace of mind. That’s where Vohra Wound Physicians step in. As the nation’s leading provider of bedside wound care, Vohra brings a proven model built on advanced […]

Creative Solutions in Healthcare (CSH) saw the tough road ahead. Their path forward would rest in a new partnership, one that epitomized the very reason they chose their name. Back in 2000, Gary and Malisa Blake co-founded the skilled care provider, naming their new company Creative Solutions in Healthcare as a nod to their commitment […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of senior care, the growing emphasis on value-based care and its significant benefits for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) has gained substantial momentum. Yet even after more than five years since the implementation of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), skilled care providers still have their work cut out for them. Take Gamble Guest […]

Residents in skilled care often carry a high burden of comorbidities, with their cardiovascular disease complicated by multiple chronic conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, stroke and dementia. Considering that helping these residents means bringing multiple stakeholders to the table, from cardiologists and geriatricians to primary nursing home clinicians, the in-person coordination of care is often […]

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida had a problem. The senior living provider out of Gainesville, Florida, needed to fix its dining program, especially in its skilled nursing units, as manual processes and missing or incomplete meal tickets were causing residents to not receive their correct meals. Oak Hammock’s dining committee that met every […]

Every year brings changes to the skilled nursing industry, and operators entered 2025 with many new elements on their plate. This is where Forvis Mazars comes in. The professional services network works with providers, hospitals, physicians’ offices and community health centers (CHCs), providing financial and consultative services. Their focus this year includes changes to the […]

The power of an accountable care organization (ACO) isn’t simply in the care provided or the savings realized — it’s also in stakeholders who recognize they’re part of a greater good. Michael Camacho, President of Accountable Care for Sound Physicians, was recently reminded of that by one of his board members who also happens to […]

The skilled nursing industry is experiencing unprecedented change. As facilities navigate rising patient acuity and evolving regulatory requirements, forward-thinking operators are finding success by collaborating with value-based care organizations that can provide comprehensive medical director services — and the results are transformative. “The complexity of post-acute care has increased significantly, with facilities now managing acuity […]

As staffing shortages continue to challenge skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), one question arises: what happens when staff members no longer need the facilities? “We’re seeing an increased demand for the CNAs and caregivers, but their wages currently compete with gig work,” says Julie Tate, VP of Express Healthcare Staffing. “People are leaving CNA or caregiver […]

Natalie Palmer was a newly licensed vocational nurse (LVN) who needed work. What she wanted was something more valuable. “I wanted freedom,” says Palmer, 55. The divorced mother of three saw the power of nursing care as a child. Her mother was a nurse and would take her and her sister to the senior facility […]

As collaborative groups of physicians, hospitals and other health care providers voluntarily working together, accountable care organizations (ACOs) deliver well-coordinated, high-quality care to patients and represent a shift toward a more integrated and efficient health care system. With ACOs becoming important allies for many clinicians, it’s no surprise that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]