Inflation replaces staffing as top concern for many operators: survey
By
Joe Bush
Aug 26, 2022
Staff recruitment and turnover still rank high among the stiffest headwinds, but increased operating expenses now top the list of concerns for many skilled nursing and seniors housing operators, according...
Also in the News for Tuesday, Nov. 7
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 07, 2023
Small Business Administration says CMS may have underestimated costs of staffing rule for small entities, urges regulatory reconsideration … Skilled nursing occupancy increased in August: NIC … Dems...
Execs: Regional providers well-positioned to get more from skilled nursing payers, staff
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2024
The time has come for skilled nursing operators to become more assertive with payors and value-based care partners, and regional providers are uniquely positioned to reap rewards, executives say.
No country for old nursing homes
By
John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2023
Many nursing home operators attending last week’s NIC Spring Conference probably returned home in a foul mood.
‘The Great Reset’ promises SNF sector new opportunities
By
John Hall
Mar 04, 2024
While a rocky economy and severe workforce challenges have stress-tested the skilled nursing industry, experts are seeing encouraging signs that the worst may be over.
Kramer named McKnight’s Pinnacle Career Achievement Award winner
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 11, 2023
Robert G. Kramer, the entrepreneurial thought leader who created a forum for investors in long-term care and revolutionized the use of data in the space, has been chosen as the 2023 Career Achievement...
Spotting quality capital more important than ever
By
John Hall
Mar 06, 2023
Identifying good, high-quality sources of capital has never been more important as skilled nursing facilities join other sectors now bracing for uncertain times ahead.
Medicaid daily revenue hits record as skilled nursing occupancy dispute flares
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 03, 2023
Medicaid revenue per patient day in skilled nursing facilities rose to a record level in January, even as similar measures for Medicare retreated.
McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards showcase inspirational leaders in inaugural live event
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 08, 2023
More than 200 aging services professionals, business partners and supporters celebrated a who’s-who of industry veterans in grand style during the inaugural McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards ceremony Tuesday...
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...