Direct Contracting Opens a New Door for SNFs in Value-Based Care

Institutional special needs plans (I-SNPs) are seen by some to be the only path forward for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to enter value-based care, however, Brian Fuller, CEO of care coordination company Integrated Care Solutions (ICS), thinks SNFs should get more involved with direct contracting entities (DCEs). A lack of understanding may be preventing them […]

Direct Contracting Offers Skilled Nursing Opportunities— Often Through Hospital Relationships

Aiming to win over skilled nursing operators and owners in need of residents, direct contracting entities say their connection with area hospitals can be a deciding factor in future partnerships. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled the direct contracting program in conjunction with its Primary Care First initiative. It includes three […]