Leave it to Robert G. Kramer to deliver potentially devastating news in a way that inspires hope.
PDPM’s ‘great success story’ may get extension, experts say
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 06, 2020
SAN DIEGO—The rollout of the government’s new Medicare payment system has been a “great success story” — and the ride might last longer than first expected, a panel of long-term care experts...
Nursing homes may see bigger drain if assisted living providers heed expert’s advice to take on...
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 05, 2020
Study results released Wednesday offer assisted living providers a strategy to reduce emergency room visits, hospital stays and overall healthcare costs.
60 seconds with … Bruce Chernof, M.D.
Mar 04, 2020
Bruce Chernof, M.D., President & CEO, The SCAN Foundation
LTC leads in deal volume
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 04, 2020
Long-term care once again led the pack for all healthcare sectors in deal volume for 2019, according to a PwC report.
Ask the payment expert: How to ensure our facility is receiving optimal reimbursement under PDPM?
By
Caryn Adams
Mar 04, 2020
I am not sure our facility is receiving optimal reimbursement under Patient Drive Payment Model provisions. Where should I start?
Reader Poll: “What is the best ‘non-standard’ benefit or perk at your job?”
Mar 02, 2020
“What is the best ‘non-standard’ benefit or perk at your job?”
Patrick Stapleton is still delivering, with care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 02, 2020
Patrick Stapleton, CEO, Sherrill House
About that alarming rise in nursing home closings …
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2020
If you own equities or are involved in the skilled care sector, last week provided more than its share of bad news.
The elephant in the room: PDPM clinical success metrics
By
Steven Littlehale
Feb 28, 2020
Are we prepared to defend the increase in Patient Driven Payment Model revenue with superior clinical outcomes?