SNFs should focus on partnerships, quality, to weather uncertain future, experts say
Jan 16, 2012
In order to survive an uncertain financial and regulatory environment, skilled nursing operators need to look at partnering with other healthcare systems and improving the quality of care, analysts say.
Nursing homes and hospitals work together to lower readmission rates
Oct 25, 2011
Techniques such as screening for sepsis and a standardized discharge form have helped to lower the rate of rehospitalized nursing home patients in Florida.
MedPAC votes against cost-of-living increase for skilled nursing facilities in FY 2012
Jan 14, 2011
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has recommended that Congress not provide a cost-of-living increase, also known as a market-basket update, for skilled nursing facilities in fiscal year...