Hospitals participating in bundled payment efforts are actively reducing their use of skilled nursing care, according to a study in the August issue of Health Affairs.
CMS promotes anti-fraud efforts as a way to rein in Medicaid outlays
By
Marty Stempniak
Jun 27, 2018
Skilled care operators receive more money from Medicaid than any other public or private funding source. Federal officials Tuesday announced plans to rein in program spending via stepped up anti-fraud...
CMS seeking providers to take part in HIPAA pilot program to reduce administrative burdens
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 11, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is searching for healthcare providers to participate in a new pilot program aimed at simplifying HIPAA compliance.
Researchers say SNF managers and frontline workers need to listen to each other more about safety
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 07, 2019
Senior nursing home managers and direct care staff have very different perceptions on their facility’s performance and priorities related to resident safety.
New report says hospital patients often feel rushed, helpless when making the transition to SNFs
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 16, 2019
Two new reports add to a growing body of evidence that the transition from hospital to skilled nursing facility is less than ideal.
Analysis explores the secret sauce for successful hospital-SNF collaboration
By
Marty Stempniak
Aug 10, 2018
Hospitals are working much more closely with skilled nursing facilities, aiming to form bonds and avoid costly and harmful hospital readmissions. But little is understood about how they’re creating...
Feds announce slew of moves aimed at improving nursing homes’ digital communication with hospitals
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 12, 2019
The federal government is making a big push to improve information sharing between skilled nursing facilities and other providers, announcing several moves on Monday.
Caring for dual-eligibles could be putting providers in a no-win situation, study finds
By
Marty Stempniak
Apr 18, 2019
Skilled nursing providers who care for dual-eligible beneficiaries are being put at a disadvantage by risk models that are leaving out key pieces of information.
AHCA’s Parkinson blasts study on end-of-life rehab in ‘The Hill’ op-ed
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 22, 2018
The chief of the leading long-term care association is slamming a new study on high-intensity rehab performed on nursing home residents at the end of their life.
Genesis plans to unload 13 more facilities; turns eye toward China
By
Marty Stempniak
May 11, 2018
Genesis Healthcare plans to unload 13 more of its leased facilities, as part of ongoing efforts to optimize its portfolio and focus on core markets.