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Cheat Sheets and Timely Visits: How SNFs Can Support Doctors' …
May 2, 2019 · Under PDPM, set to take effect October 1, Medicare reimbursements for skilled nursing providers will be more closely tied to resident conditions — in general, operators will receive higher reimbursements for patients with more complex medical problems and …
Changemakers: Tim Fields, CEO and Co-Founder, Ignite Medical …
Jun 3, 2020 · Ignite Medical Resorts is a chain of short-term rehab facilities that aims to provide a hospitality-like experience and outcomes-based partnerships with hospitals and payers. Learn how CEO Tim Fields and his co-founder Barry Carr disrupted the traditional post-acute care model and adapted to the changing industry trends.
Industry Veteran McGuinness Launches New Skilled Nursing …
Mar 6, 2024 · One of the partners listed as co-founders of Journey is Sam Akabas, CEO at Akabas Properties, which specializes in real estate development and acquisitions in several sectors including self storage, hospitality, office, luxury condos and townhomes, seniors housing and skilled nursing.
Ensign On Track to Overtake Genesis As Largest Nursing Home …
Oct 3, 2022 · Ensign Group is on track to surpass Genesis HealthCare as the largest SNF provider in the US, with 268 facilities across 13 states. The company uses a decentralized model, acquires small assets and partners with local operators to grow its portfolio.
Bedrock Purchases Six Former ManorCare Facilities in Pennsylvania
May 25, 2021 · Bedrock Care Group is in full growth mode, with its recent acquisition of six ManorCare skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers in Pennsylvania; the operator plans to buy more centers within the state too.
Evergreen Health Group Closes on EmpRes ... - Skilled Nursing News
Sep 11, 2023 · Prior to the acquisition, Evergreen operated 11 properties across California, Nevada and Washington. The group has strategically pursued acquisitions to strengthen its portfolio, according to a combined statement from Evergreen and EmpRes.. The companies will move forward as EmpRes Operated by Evergreen, and both organizations will “work in tandem to elevate health care excellence across ...
SavaSeniorCare Expects to Cease Operations by Early 2023
Dec 20, 2022 · Sava first announced its post-pandemic strategic plan in November 2020. The operator set out to transfer operations of 48 SNFs and assisted living properties across eight states by the end of 2021. At the time, Sava operated 169 facilities.
CMS Outlines New Survey Testing, MDS Changes for Nursing …
Dec 7, 2023 · MDS changes for 2024. Anticonvulsants will be added to the high risk drug class in Section N, since such medications are being administered to residents.
Future of the CNA: Nursing Home Reform Efforts, Staffing Crisis …
Apr 13, 2022 · About 420,000 nursing home workers have left the industry since the start of the pandemic, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.. In addition to role expansion, NASEM authors call for career advancement opportunities and peer mentoring, free entry-level training and continuing education, coverage of time for completing education and training programs, and new models of care that ...