The late author Joseph Heller provided words that many long-term care operators still live by: “Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you.” Whether most operators are paranoid is a matter of conjecture. But it’s no secret that many feel they have a big ol’ target on their backs. Maybe that sentiment derives…
A majority of provider CFOs surveyed in August said their organizations are being hurt by Medicare Advantage plans. About 70% reported a moderate to significant negative impact, while just 6% reported a moderate to significant positive impact. About 24% said they felt little impact. “Any Medicare Advantage billings that we have had have been terrible.…
Fully 70% of skilled nursing chief financial officers said they were optimistic about their organizations’ ability to compete in their respective local markets — but that represents a slide from 78% the year before. More than a quarter (26%) said they were unsure about their facilities’ competitiveness, double the percentage of a year earlier, while…
I am opposed to forcing skilled care operators to pay for a problem caused by another entity., which is exactly what will happen if an otherwise well-intended bill becomes law in its current form.
If it seems like a lot of skilled nursing facility therapists are suddenly getting laid off, it’s no coincidence.
A new Priceonomics report strongly suggests that if keeping the employees worth keeping is a priority, it may take closer to $25 an hour to get the job done.
Do you ever wonder if the coffee snobs are taking over?
Unless you have actually attended NIC conferences, it’s hard to appreciate just how unique and helpful these events are.
Many things make long-term care unique. For one, you’d be hard pressed to find a sector where angels and devils intermingle so regularly. The angels in our midst are easy to spot, as their effervescence and glow gives them away. As for what unites them? That’s easy: They are all givers. In “The Second Mountain,”…
Take a moment to write down the major trends in this market and how long they are likely to last and — more importantly — how they have and likely will affect your organization.
