COVID’s lasting impact could mean new partnerships between SNFs, real estate owners: expert
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 13, 2021
Partnerships with skilled nursing facilities and real estate owners to develop properties that offer more integrated care environments for residents could become the norm as a result of the pandemic, according...
Renovating for rehab
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 01, 2013
A renovated facility is now in harmony with its surroundings, offering residents tranquility and motivation during their rehabilitation.
How bundled payments impacts SNFs
By
Brian Fuller and Elana Stair
Oct 31, 2014
Participation in CMS’ Bundled Payments for Care Improvement program is staggering, enhancing the strategic importance of bundled payment activity in your market to your overall strategy and market...
Accepting Medicaid residents can be a winning strategy for assisted living
By
Kevin Tholke
Mar 25, 2013
On a macro level, expanding Medicaid reimbursement for assisted living will result in higher demand across the board. Serving Medicaid residents is not for every assisted living provider, but may be very...
Better accuracy in AL medication management
By
Kendall Forbes, R.Ph.
Jul 30, 2014
The key to successful medication management is improving processes on multiple fronts so that staff members are more comfortable, confident, efficient and effective.
State News
Apr 01, 2013
A four-person review panel would have to approve civil malpractice lawsuits against long-term care providers before the claims could go to court, under a bill that recently passed the state senate in Kentucky.
Feature: Prescribing Unity
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2014
Assembling a well-coordinated medication management team requires solid communication, collaboration and convergence of clinical professionals
State News for September 2014
Sep 01, 2014
MAINE – The state’s nursing homes will get their first Medicaid rate increase in six years after a breathtaking display of mid-summer political brinksmanship. But dark days still loom in a...