A recently released report from a federal watchdog agency drew attention to nursing homes’ underreporting of resident falls involving major injury – but policymakers and providers should not overlook the data and communication gaps and discrepancies between nursing homes and hospitals that are at issue in the report’s findings. That’s a message that several nursing […]
The rise of Medicare Advantage has created problems related to skilled nursing, including “unneeded and unnecessary care delays,” according to Trilogy Health Services Chief Medical Officer Andrew McNamara, M.D. However, SNF providers also have to better understand Medicare Advantage in order to address these issues, McNamara told Skilled Nursing News in an interview that has […]
By Kristin Carroll More advanced technology, a team-based approach to prevention and care, and concerted efforts to drive vaccination are among the key strategies that can help nursing home providers combat infections, falls and pressure ulcers. These “big, bad three” clinical challenges are persistent within facilities but providers can “improve them drastically,” Dr. Andrew McNamara, […]
While many providers offer a continuum of care for older adults, Trilogy Health Services CEO Leigh Ann Barney describes the company as something of a “unicorn” in its commitment to offering a full continuum — including skilled nursing — at scale. Indeed, the commitment to skilled nursing as part of a larger continuum is part […]
In this Clinical Dashboard Series interview, Skilled Nursing News chats with Rhonda Dempsey, Chief Nursing Officer at Trilogy Health Services. With over 30 years of health care experience, Dempsey offers her expertise around the ideal clinical dashboard — including an emphasis on enhanced communication, increasing valuable care for patients and more. What are the three […]
Executives for American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR), which launched a public offering in February, said Friday that they were optimistic about the company’s long-term care prospects even as occupancy growth might not be as robust in 2024 as in the year prior. During the company’s earnings call to discuss 2024 annual and 2023 fourth quarter […]
American Healthcare REIT fell short of its targeted initial public offering (IPO) amount, raising $672 million. The Irvine, California-based real estate investment trust was aiming to raise up to $840 million. Shares were sold at the bottom of a marketed range, adding to a run of modest performances as more companies moved ahead with new […]
American Healthcare REIT announced Monday the terms of its expected initial public offering (IPO), saying that it was aiming to raise up to $840 million. The California-based real estate investment trust’s (REIT) primary operating partner is Louisville, Kentucky-based Trilogy Health Services, which is one of the nation’s largest skilled nursing and senior living providers. The […]
Nursing home leaders from across the nation, including the largest advocacy groups for the sector, plan to oversee efforts in 2024 to increase funding – both from the federal government and through improved revenue streams as operating pressures ease slightly. At the center of these efforts is an attempt at influencing the political will and […]
With nursing home operators having a couple months to process the minimum staffing proposal, many are taking a hard look at what would need to change to meet the proposal in its current form, and what revisions would make the most sense. Leaders with Trilogy Health Services, Avamere Living and Ignite Medical Resorts caution that […]
Trilogy Health Services is bringing ancillary services provider Synchrony back in house, with Synchrony CEO and Trilogy Founder Randall Bufford stepping back from his leadership role. According to an announcement published Tuesday, Synchrony is joining Trilogy as a business unit rather than remaining a separate company subsidiary. Bufford is dropping his CEO role but will […]
As acuity continues to rise among nursing home residents, providers say reimbursement needs to change too – and not just the dollar amount. Incentives should be based on quality of care, and the industry will need to build out specific reimbursement models to match expanded acuity specialities, especially as value-based care becomes more and more […]
This article is sponsored by Synchrony Health Services. In this Voices Interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Randall J. Bufford, Founder & Chairman of Trilogy Health Services, and President & CEO of Synchrony Health Services, to learn about Synchrony’s progressive approach to integrated solutions and the benefits of utilizing a sole vendor partner. He […]
As acuity rises in the long-term and post-acute care settings, nursing homes and hospitals are in greater competition for nurses. Nurses may have in the past preferred to work in the traditional hospital setting for the chance to apply their clinical skills in more sophisticated ways, and for higher salaries. But an increase of residents […]
Trilogy Health Services today announced plans to expand into Wisconsin starting with two facilities, bringing its roster of campuses to nearly 130 across five states. The newly acquired properties – Sun Prairie Senior Living and Waunakee Valley Senior Living – both offer post-acute health care services. Both also offer assisted living, and Waunakee has an […]
Skilled nursing COOs face a slew of challenges, but are also focused on seizing new opportunities to drive clinical quality, expand revenue streams and differentiate their companies in the marketplace. All this, while keeping a close eye on regulatory and reimbursement headwinds. “The opportunities that are out there as we come out of this public […]
Trilogy Health Services last week announced the appointment of the company’s first-ever chief medical officer, naming Dr. Andrew McNamara to the post. Appointing a CMO is just the latest step in Trilogy’s concerted, multi-year effort to elevate clinical care. The push can be traced to 2019, when Leigh Ann Barney became CEO. “People asked, what’s […]
The coming year will be “a bit of a slog” for skilled nursing, but operating and financial headwinds should ease over the course of 2023. That’s the viewpoint of Rick Matros, CEO of Sabra Health Care REIT (Nasdaq: SBRA), which owns 270 skilled nursing and transitional care properties, along with senior living, behavioral health and […]
“The sector has a tremendous opportunity to reimagine how we deliver care.” These are the words of Nate Schema, president and CEO of The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, one of the largest providers of skilled nursing services in the United States. Good Sam is reimagining care in part through a $350 million virtual care […]
In 2022, skilled nursing providers faced crushing workforce challenges, and responded with a wide array of initiatives. Through apprenticeship programs, sign-on bonuses and other incentives and programs, operators did notch wins, as reflected in numbers such as participation rates, program completion rates and retention figures. Trilogy Health Services, Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD), Principle LTC and […]
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