Understanding facility, peer data called crucial to better Medicare Advantage negotiations
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 27, 2024
Nursing homes have historically had little leverage in negotiations with Medicare Advantage plans, even as MA has come to cover an ever-larger number of skilled nursing beneficiaries.
Top SNF leaders see progress but warn of ‘no interest’ in joining workforce
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 26, 2024
The long-term care sector is recovering well from the worst challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, optimistic top leaders said. But some problems that began during the pandemic have only worsened with time,...
Provider sues agency for routine overbilling, unscrupulous practices that led to $5M bill
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 21, 2024
A multi-facility skilled nursing operator has filed a lawsuit against the staffing platform Nursa, alleging the app-based agency routinely overbilled for staff that failed to show up for shifts and refused...
Dwindled giant’s $18M settlement ‘a signal’ to SNF owners about ‘negligent’ care’
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 21, 2024
A chain of 19 nursing homes has agreed to continue allowing independent monitoring and could be forced to pay nearly $18 million to settle state charges that it understaffed facilities, neglected patient...