Providers spared $800 billion in Medicaid funding withdrawal, unsure of what comes next
Jul 18, 2017
Providers breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday morning following the death of the GOP healthcare bill, even as Republicans said they’d move forward with a straight repeal.
Skilled nursing operators must exploit PDPM better during pandemic: CLA analysis
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 16, 2020
Skilled nursing operators would be remiss to forget about the opportunities the Patient Driven Payment Model presents during the ongoing public health emergency, according to a new industry report. Most...
A man of patience… Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO, AHCA
By
John Andrews
Jan 13, 2006
As Bruce Yarwood prepared to leave his native California 17 years ago for life as a lobbyist with the American Health Care Association in the nation’s capital, a close friend told him to temper expectations...
The power of feedback
By
John Andrews
Nov 01, 2011
Operators have discovered that keeping residents and their families satisfied can help all facets of managing the business — including the bottom line.
Facilities angered by retroactive cuts
Nov 01, 2011
NEW YORK – That the state health department cut nursing home Medicaid funding this year was enough of a sting, but having to recoup payouts from years before was the proverbial straw for nearly 36...
Preparation and F-tag knowledge will keep providers clear of huge, new infection control penalties, experts...
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 04, 2020
Developing a thorough understanding of key F-tags and emergency preparedness requirements are key strategies nursing homes should adopt to ensure they avoid steep fines following infection-control focused...
Design of the times
By
Julie Williamson
May 02, 2011
When building new isn’t an option, renovation is the route that most operators take to upgrade their facilities. Even small projects can make big differences.
As nursing homes fret COVID-19 vaccine distribution, only 14% say they’ll mandate it for staff
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 18, 2020
Nursing home operators continue to worry about the timing and quantities of newly approved COVID-19 vaccines reaching them this week and next, but some of the fretting could be for nought. Less than 15%...
Genesis stresses need for ongoing federal support after $60M shortfall due to pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 10, 2020
Genesis HealthCare endured $60 million in losses directly related to the coronavirus pandemic — despite receiving $64 million in federal and state relief funding during the third quarter, company executives...
‘Don’t be greedy’ — Report urges SNF landlords to foster ‘win-win’ relationships
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 14, 2019
A new report notes that rents are likely too high in the skilled-nursing industry and will need to come down to foster a healthier relationship between owner and operators.