What are the three biggest challenges facing long-term care? To borrow a familiar punch line from the real estate sector, they are staffing, staffing and staffing.
Battle over Alzheimer’s drug coverage is hardly a no-brainer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 26, 2023
Well, it looks like we have a good old fashioned war of words developing over Alzheimer’s drug coverage. It’s a battle well worth watching.
As goes Texas?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 07, 2023
What happens to Texas Medicaid rates between now and the end of May could either save or sink skilled nursing providers. But what happens in Texas surely won’t stay in Texas.
How to deal with the end of an era in skilled nursing
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 02, 2023
The end of an era, it appears, is truly upon us. For an industry buckled by historic labor shortages and operating costs, this is no occasion to cheer.
CMS can do better with this good idea
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 08, 2022
CMS has a golden idea with its Open Door Forums, but it’s time for some polish.
Long-term care’s big days in court
By
Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2022
If you’ve been around skilled nursing even just a little while, you’ve seen how these False Claims cases end up, especially since the individuals suing can win triple damages for reporting alleged...
Want to improve Medicare Advantage? Deliver some real advantages
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 02, 2022
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services put out a request for feedback on the Medicare Advantage program, which is rapidly becoming the nation’s preferred healthcare insurer provider...
Nursing home funding: Worth a closer look
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 19, 2022
The current nursing home funding system overlooks a simple fact: Living in a beautiful, updated home makes people feel better.