Providers still scrambling to adjust as PDPM officially arrives
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 30, 2019
The wait is now over and the Patient-Driven Payment Model has officially arrived. One organization believes many skilled nursing providers still aren’t prepared for the change despite months of preparation.
Final pre-PDPM updates to RAI Manual released
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 19, 2019
The last big puzzle piece for providers and stakeholders preparing for the transition to the Patient-Driven Payment Model has been put in place.
SNF occupancy up slightly, as revenue from Medicare Advantage plans slips
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 19, 2019
Occupancy at skilled nursing facilities has continued to stabilize over the last year, despite dipping slightly in the second quarter, new data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing &...
‘Revolutionary’ $53M grant to fund 40 pilots to improve direct Alzheimer’s care
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 10, 2019
Research into Alzheimer’s treatment entered a new phase Tuesday.
60 Seconds with…Beth Burnham Mace
Sep 04, 2019
Q: What are some positive financial trends for skilled nursing? A:We’re seeing a plateauing at least of occupancy rates. We had been seeing considerable declines. It’s too soon to say if it’s a permanent...