Inflation jumps 8.5% in a year for nursing goods and services, tripling the number of residents at risk...
By
Danielle Brown
May 26, 2022
Rising inflation and increased labor costs are multiplying the risk of closure for skilled nursing facilities across the country, according to a new analysis released Wednesday by CliftonLarsenAllen and...
Providers warn of broad closures, agency reliance under possible staff mandate: 2023 Outlook Survey
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 04, 2023
Half of all nursing home providers and building leaders (49.8%) surveyed by McKnight’s Long-Term Care News said they would have to close in part or in full if federal regulators follow through with plans...
As Medicare Advantage threats mount, providers seek better partners: 2023 Outlook Survey
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 06, 2023
More skilled nursing providers are embracing Institutional Special Needs Plans by joining existing programs or creating their own as enrollment in other Medicare Advantage plans surpass half of all Medicare...
Skilled nursing deals led record year for seniors housing and care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 12, 2023
The number of publicly announced seniors housing and care acquisitions rose to 527 in 2022, and skilled nursing powerhouse pacts sent the average amounts soaring.
Spiraling costs threaten growing optimism for skilled nursing in 2023 Outlook Survey
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 03, 2023
Optimism for the skilled nursing sector is growing, with intense worries about staff shortages and less-than-desired occupancy starting to recede. But other concerns have swiftly moved into the void.
Technology boosting medical carts market
Jan 03, 2018
The global medical carts market is expected to grow by 16.2% by 2022, according to a recent report.
Government officials released good news about the long-term solvency of the Medicare program Friday. The projections were based in large measure on lower projected reimbursements for skilled nursing facilities.
Outlook 2024: On staffing, operators say they’ll ‘find a way’ but agency boom, admission restrictions...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 05, 2024
More than half — 55% — of skilled nursing leaders say they would need to hire more agency staff if a proposed federal staffing mandate is enacted. That’s just one finding from the McKnight’s 2024...
Obama budget cuts provider payments
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2014
Presidents usually release budgets for reasons that have less to do with spreadsheets than legacies. President Obama’s fiscal year 2015 spending plan is no different. The $3.9 trillion proposal offers...
Most nursing homes predict ‘normal’ activities will resume by end of summer; many unsure about Biden:...
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 16, 2020
A strong majority of nursing home leaders say they think that “all normal activities,” such as regular group dining, full visitations and trips to the outside community, will be able to take place...