UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed in Apparent Targeted Attack

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, on Wednesday morning was fatally shot outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Thompson was in NYC for a company investor conference, reports said; police on Wednesday afternoon were still looking for the gunman, who was last spotted in Central Park. Thompson’s death affects the leadership of one of the […]

‘Keeps Us on Our Toes’: Covenant Living’s Approach to Navigating Rise of Managed Care at Nursing Homes Across Diverse Footprint

Growth of managed care has deepened reimbursement challenges for Covenant Living Communities and Services, much like for many providers in the nursing home sector. However, a centralized intake model launched three years ago and certain contract negotiation strategies have enabled efficient revenue cycle management. With an extensive network of communities spread across many states, the […]

Nursing Homes Must Expect 3-Day Rule, Other CMS Requirements Will Return

Skilled nursing facilities have benefited from some Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rule changes that came into effect over the pandemic — but providers should expect these waivers to be removed. While provisions related to telehealth might be lasting, Harvard Medical School Healthcare Policy Professor Dr. David Grabowski does not expect some of […]

Backed With $34M, Call9 Wants to Bring the ER into Skilled Nursing Facilities

With record-low occupancy, rising labor costs, and other pressures eroding the bottom line, the need for nursing homes to innovate to survive has never been more pressing. In their quest for innovation, skilled nursing providers are turning to new partners, such as a Silicon Valley startup offering a solution to prevent residents from going to hospital emergency departments. […]