Sabra expects skilled care occupancy rebound in 2019, though mom and pops may face some struggles
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 10, 2018
While occupancy of its skilled nursing properties might not be quite up to snuff, a CEO of one of the field’s top operators says we may be reaching bottom, with a much brighter 2019 on tap.
Also in the News for Friday, Aug. 10
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 10, 2018
American Health Care Association announces two skilled nursing winners of its 2018 Gold National Quality Award … Brookdale CEO ‘hamstrung’ by board, says shareholder who demands changes...
CMS dishing the dirt on infection problem
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
Although nursing homes’ new survey routine seems to be going smoothly, infection prevention problems continue to undermine quality care delivery.
McKnight’s earns APEX honors
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has once again earned national honors in the 30th annual APEX Awards for Publication Excellence competition.
Supreme Court ALJ decision adds to Medicare appeal jam
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
Medicare appeals might be getting a little more complicated for skilled care providers, thanks to a recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, legal analysts said.
CVS blames ‘deteriorating’ skilled care sector for poor Omnicare performance, $2.6 billion...
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
Pharmacy giant CVS Health posted a $2.56 billion loss for the most recent quarter and is blaming its lagging fortunes partly on the “deteriorating financial health of numerous skilled nursing facility...
Genesis touts ‘strong’ second quarter as CEO says skilled care admissions may be reaching...
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 09, 2018
The largest player in the skilled nursing space touted “strong” second quarter financial results, with leaders also expressing optimism that census declines might finally be hitting bottom.
Higher acuity, assisted living behind nursing home Medicare spending growth, experts say
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 08, 2018
Increased acuity and investment in dual eligibles at the state level have resulted in long-stay nursing home residents driving Medicare spending growth, according to a new analysis published this week...
New ‘Hospital in the Nursing Home’ program helps keep elderly out of the ED
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 08, 2018
A new collaborative program between nursing homes and a local hospital in Australia is keeping the elderly out of the emergency department, and rapidly decreasing hospital readmissions.
CNA program retains talent at ‘record level’ for one nursing home
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 08, 2018
In a challenging labor market, one Missouri nursing home is bucking the trends, and retaining young local talent at a “record level.”