The holiday season presents a unique opportunity for management teams to foster joy, connection, and a sense of belonging for healthcare workers and facility staff. While managing a facility often comes with challenges, focusing on small yet impactful strategies can...
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...
Close to 300 members of Congress are urging federal regulators to do more to reduce burdensome Medicare Advantage requirements that can slow the delivery of care to nursing homes and other patients. The 61 senators and 233 Representatives signed a letter to the...
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....
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...
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...
