In ‘scavenger hunt’ economy, providers will need to seize right opportunities
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC — Whether they think the US is in a recession or not, providers must prepare for “sticky inflation,” rising interest rates and layoffs that may hurt the overall economy without shaking...
Provider groups look to shape regulations after funding victories
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 23, 2022
As many states have moved to tighten regulations in lockstep with the federal focus on nursing home reform, providers are often sitting alongside worker and patient advocates whose voices have more traditionally...
States need to step up with nurse aide waiver clearer, providers say
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 31, 2022
The formal extension of a waiver program that relaxes certification requirements for some nurse aides was widely embraced by providers a day after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced...
AHCA offers ‘wake-up call’ on bed and facility counts: 446,000 residents may be displaced
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 24, 2023
A new report paints a troublesome picture of the US nursing home sector at mid-year, with new facility openings at a standstill, even with the number of beds rapidly declining.
Economy, reimbursement woes accelerate hospitals’ departure from skilled nursing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 17, 2023
After at least five years of strategic reductions, hospitals and health systems appear to be accelerating their departure from the skilled nursing and senior care sectors.
SCOTUS ruling clears way for more cases, big verdicts against nursing homes
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 09, 2023
Nursing homes under county or state control could see an explosion of lawsuits following a Thursday US Supreme Court ruling maintaining the right of nursing home residents and their survivors to sue in...
Mood of the Market Part 4: Skilled nursing operators still down about inflation
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 15, 2023
While the rate of inflation has cooled considerably this year, very few nursing home leaders are experiencing any relief, according to results of the 2023 McKnight’s Mood of the Market survey.
Fueling growth through local leadership approach: Providence Group’s Jason Murray
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 27, 2023
Using a model that invests in strong administrators and frees them to lead locally, Providence Group has edged itself into position as one the nation’s five largest nursing home operators over the last...
Fogg clears the air on skilled nursing ‘tailwinds’
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 26, 2023
The headwinds for skilled nursing operators are significantly more numerous than the potential tailwinds, but there are reasons for provider optimism.
‘Hand-to-hand combat’ for workers, strict no-agency policy improve quality and workforce: PruittHealth...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 24, 2023
PruittHealth this spring picked up seven more awards recognizing its quality efforts, but the number of residents who have access to the Georgia-based provider’s innovative and expanding post-acute services...