New Physician Group Targets ‘Tremendous Challenge’ of Readmissions, Clinician Turnover in Skilled Nursing

As hospitals have increased pressure to reduce post-acute lengths of stay, and nursing homes take on higher-acuity patients, the skilled nursing space has grappled with the dueling potential for great financial gains — along with heightened risks in appropriately managing this population. One emerging strategy focuses on embedding higher-level clinicians, including physicians and advanced-practice nurses, […]

Growing Physician Group Plots SNF Psychiatric Push — Both in Person and Remotely

As resident acuities rise and reimbursements more closely link up with resident results, boosting physician services in skilled nursing facilities has emerged as a potential strategy to improve both outcomes and income — whether it’s through in-person visits or telehealth. In the northwest corner of Washington state, Swenson Healthcare has been taking something of a […]