This article is sponsored by Centers Health Care. As CMS prepares to launch the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) in 2026, hospitals and skilled nursing providers are already laying the groundwork for closer care coordination. Designed to improve outcomes and reduce costs, TEAM marks a shift toward greater collaboration across the care continuum. In this […]

This article is sponsored by TeamHealth. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Jon Raffesberger, Director of Clinical Operations, Specialty Services, Post-Acute Care at TeamHealth, to discuss the StayPut program and its role in improving patient care and outcomes. Raffesberger highlights how collaboration between StayPut clinicians and facility staff enhances continuity of […]

This article is sponsored by Evolutionary Healthcare. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Dr. Tamelia Lakraj-Edwards, Associate Medical Director at Evolutionary Healthcare, to discuss the growing role of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). As CMS places greater emphasis on non-pharmacologic pain management, many SNFs still rely on […]

This article is sponsored by Centers Health Care. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Kenny Rozenberg, CEO of Centers Health Care, to explore the critical role of social workers in skilled nursing facilities. Rozenberg discusses how Centers Health Care integrates social workers into interdisciplinary care teams, leveraging their expertise to enhance […]

This article is sponsored by TapestryHealth. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Mordy Eisenberg, Co-founder and Chief Growth & Product Officer of TapestryHealth, to explore the company’s latest advancements in AI-driven remote monitoring and predictive analytics. Eisenberg discusses how continuous data tracking is transforming early disease detection, reducing hospitalizations, and reshaping […]

This article is sponsored by Smartlinx. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Mark Stoever, CEO of Smartlinx, to talk about the importance of optimizing and engaging existing employees to alleviate staffing challenges and reduce labor costs. He breaks down the most pressing challenges in today’s staffing environment and explains how Smartlinx […]

This article is sponsored by Healthcare Services Group (HCSG). In this Voices interview, Jeannie Fissinger, SVP of Policy and Training Development at HCSG, discusses how the company helps health care leaders overcome training compliance challenges. She highlights the hidden costs of training, the value of employee engagement, and the benefits of microlearning, along with the […]

This article is sponsored by Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time). In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Phyllis Wojtusik, RN, Real Time’s EVP of Health System Solutions, to discuss the shifting skilled nursing payment landscape and how partnering with multiple Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) can help providers navigate it. Phyllis outlines […]

This article is sponsored by TapestryHealth. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with TapestryHealth co-founder, and Chief Growth and Product Officer Mordy Eisenberg to talk about how TapestryComplete is changing the technology landscape for SNFs. He explains the benefits of bundling future products with current solutions so that post-acute providers can grow […]

This article is sponsored by Longevity Health. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with René Lerer, M.D., CEO, Longevity Health, to talk about the factors that have led to the company’s growth and its decision to create exclusive partnerships with national payers. He explains how his team is operationalizing value-based care in […]

This article is sponsored by TeamHealth. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Dr. Teizu Wolokolie, Regional Medical Director, Post-Acute Care, TeamHealth, to provide insight and perspective into the value of establishing relationships across the continuum, and how it improves communication, clinical outcomes, and develops an overall sense of community in the […]

This article is sponsored by Theoria Medical. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Kevin Pezeshkian, Chief Strategy Officer, Theoria Medical, to talk about why SNFs should partner with physician groups to enter into value-based care arrangements. He explains how SNFs can equip themselves to be more successful in value-based care models, […]

This article is sponsored by Real Time Medical Systems (Real Time). In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Scott Rifkin, MD, Real Time’s Founder and Executive Chairman, to talk about the impact of value-based care in the skilled nursing industry. Scott provides his insight into the future of value-based care with post-acute […]

This article is sponsored by WellSky. In this interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Steve Morgan, President and Chief Operating Officer, WellSky, to talk about how providers can leverage technology partnerships to gain greater visibility into the patient journey and improve care outcomes. He explains why partnering with an EHR vendor that supports and […]

This article is sponsored by CareConnectMD. In this interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Kim Phan, CEO and Co-Founder, CareConnectMD, to talk about the growth of accountable care in skilled nursing, and what the future holds for providers as the industry evolves. She discusses the driving forces behind the formation of CareConnectMD and explains […]

This article is sponsored by Medrina. In this interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Dr. Azlan Tariq, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, Medrina, to talk about redefining the value of physician partners in the current SNF landscape. He discusses the key challenges physicians encounter when working in the post-acute setting, and how Medrina is addressing […]

This article is sponsored by Sound Physicians. In this interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Dr. Thomas Kim, Chief Medical Officer, Sound Long-Term Care Management, to talk about the importance of long-term care accountable care organizations (ACOs) and their benefits to long-term care patients. He breaks down the care model for Sound’s ACO and […]

This article is sponsored by American Health Partners. In this interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Amy Cruse – Vice President, AmPharm, to talk about the long-term care pharmacy industry and the key steps providers should take to find the right pharmacy partner in the post-acute space. She explains the different service models and […]

This article is sponsored by Healthcare Services Group. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with John Pliego, Sr. Vice President of Operations – Environmental Services, Healthcare Services Group, to discuss the importance of establishing and maintaining a successful Infection Prevention and Control program and how doing so can elevate resident experience. Skilled […]

This article is sponsored by TapestryHealth. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with TapestryHealth co-founder, and Chief Growth and Product Officer Mordy Eisenberg to talk about why rural facilities need to out-pace their urban counterparts in technology. He breaks down the key deterrents, challenges, and opportunities around Proactive Care Technology adoption in […]