Providers still scrambling to adjust as PDPM officially arrives
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 30, 2019
The wait is now over and the Patient-Driven Payment Model has officially arrived. One organization believes many skilled nursing providers still aren’t prepared for the change despite months of preparation.
Premier Health Care sells 1,062 beds
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 24, 2019
Optalis Healthcare, Inc., a leading skilled nursing and senior living company based in Novi, MI, has purchased five Detroit-area properties from Premier Health Care Management, Inc. Premier CEO and co-founder...
Final pre-PDPM updates to RAI Manual released
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 19, 2019
The last big puzzle piece for providers and stakeholders preparing for the transition to the Patient-Driven Payment Model has been put in place.
SNF occupancy up slightly, as revenue from Medicare Advantage plans slips
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 19, 2019
Occupancy at skilled nursing facilities has continued to stabilize over the last year, despite dipping slightly in the second quarter, new data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing &...
NIC announces new partner in data-transparency effort
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 17, 2019
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care has added PointClickCare as its newest NIC Actual Rates Software Partner, adding new data sources and analytic tools used to inform decision making...
Parkinson: We’ll know effects of PDPM 5 to 6 weeks in, also cautions investors
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 11, 2019
The leader of the largest nursing home association in the country said Monday that it should take about six weeks to develop a clear understanding of the ramifications of a drastically overhauled Medicare...
‘Revolutionary’ $53M grant to fund 40 pilots to improve direct Alzheimer’s care
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 10, 2019
Research into Alzheimer’s treatment entered a new phase Tuesday.
Ensign picks up SNF No. 202
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 10, 2019
The Ensign Group Inc. acquired the real estate and operations of Temple View Transitional Care Center, a 119-bed skilled nursing facility located in Rexburg, ID, effective Sept. 1. “We are excited...
It’s showtime: Providers, supporting cast members hustle to handle changes under PDPM
By
John Hall
Sep 06, 2019
In less than 30 days, the long-term care industry will open for business under the most fundamental change to nursing home reimbursement since the prospective payment system was introduced 20-plus years...
Ensign, Omega’s successes lead to further expansions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 06, 2019
Higher occupancy and “disciplined” acquisition strategies have put two major skilled nursing players in a growth mindset. Both the Ensign Group Inc. and Omega Healthcare Investors used their second-quarter...