Digital wound care technology led to a 13.1% reduction in pressure injuries a year after 128 facilities in a large skilled nursing chain began using a new platform, according to a large study published...
Meet the SNFs meeting the mandate
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Kimberly Marselas
Feb 01, 2024
A detailed examination of a proposed staffing mandate and continued review of federal data show there is reason to hope providers could meet stiff, new requirements — with the right support.
In McKnight’s 2023 Mood of the Market, nursing home managers warn to pay up, be flexible to stem...
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Kimberly Marselas
Oct 10, 2023
The staffing crisis in long-term care is showing signs of easing, but many building leaders still want higher pay and more flexibility in exchange for the extra work they’re putting in, according to...
July/August state news
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 07, 2023
Texas skilled nursing providers in May got their first increase in the Medicaid base rate in 10 years, along with supplemental funding to help providers stay afloat until that new rate kicks in this September.
Too good to be true for long? Providers worry historic Medicaid increases will be one-and-done
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 07, 2023
As Medicaid rate negotiations continue, especially in states whose legislatures develop two-year budgets, worries are already arising about how willing state lawmakers will be to sustain increases.
2022 McKnight’s Tech Awards + Summit shines
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 05, 2022
Following another year in which COVID-19 and staffing shortages forced skilled nursing operators to innovate, the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards drew a record number of entries.
Having My Say | When it feels like content is king, bring in the ‘X’
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 01, 2022
Given the chance to question a Washington correspondent for a major broadcast news organization recently, long-term care leaders didn’t drill down on budget reconciliations, Medicare coverage or healthcare...