While telehealth increased access to care and reduced stress for some skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, others faced unexpected challenges, such as lack of adequate training for staff and increased social isolation for residents.
According to mHealth Intelligence, a recent study from the University of Missouri found,...National News
Insurance premium increases, steadily declining occupancy rates, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have ravaged nursing homes across the country, leading to an estimated $94 billion shortfall by the end of 2021. A September AHCA member survey also reported that 71% of Arizona LTC facilities say their workforce situation has grown much...Arizona News
In the midst of an ongoing staffing shortage, long-term care facilities are looking at new leadership, increased funding, and innovative policies to retain current workers.
In an interview with Skilled Nursing News, incoming president and CEO of the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) Bob Lane discussed a necessary...News
In a retrospective analysis of post-acute claims by The American Journal of Managed Care, patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage have better outcomes and lower cost following skilled nursing facility discharge than patients enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare.
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