Voices with Brian Deeley

Skilled Nursing News: It may be an understatement, but today’s environment is challenging for SNFs. Why should managed care be a strategic priority? Brian Deeley: We are all aware of the financial and operational challenges of Medicare Advantage (MA) versus...

What Are We Doing to Help Caregivers Feel Valued?

Caregivers are the backbone and most vital element in short-term and long-term care facilities. Hiring and maintaining compassionate, competent, and well-trained staff is imperative in each skilled nursing, assisted living, and rehabilitation center or facility....

COVID-19 MCO and Private Insurance Process Updates

As of January 31, 2022, this version of MNS’ “COVID-19 MCO and Private Insurance Process Updates” includes new information from Aetna, Anthem, Humana (AR, DE, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MO, NC, OH, OK & VA), and Medical Mutual of Ohio. As always, we want to offer our...

Increasing Occupancy in the Wake of the Pandemic

As the COVID-19 vaccine is more widely available, there has been a “nearly 99 percent decline in new COVID-19 cases among nursing home residents.” Seniors and healthcare workers were among the first groups to get vaccinated, and because of this, the clinical crisis is...

EFT Enrollment

There is still time to sign up for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) so your facility can receive daily reimbursement. There are two ways to sign up: Go to the Provider Services tab on this website and click on the Provider Portal button to access the Provider Portal....