The COVID-19 “new normal” for long-term care residents and families has heightened demand and interest for operators to provide additional clinical services within the long-term care setting, according...
Financial incentives might tempt facilities to admit infected residents: LA Times
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Amy Novotney
May 05, 2020
In an industry devastated by the coronavirus, some patient advocates and industry experts fear nursing home operators may seek to take advantage of the premium pay offered for admitting COVID-19-positive...
Forbes: The future of nursing homes looks grim
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Amy Novotney
May 05, 2020
Although some of short-term pandemic-related costs faced by skilled nursing facilities will likely fade over time, the industry’s current overall model may be financially unsustainable without broad...
Lancaster Pollard: Multiple funding sources emerging for the senior living sector
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Amy Novotney
Apr 23, 2020
Senior living and care organizations across the country are doing noble work, and it is essential that they receive additional resources and options in this trying time, according to an article published...
AHCA/NCAL: CMS Accelerated Payment program providing quick support
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Amy Novotney
Apr 16, 2020
The surest bet for quick financial help for long-term care operators right now appears to be through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Accelerated Payment Program, Consolidated Billing Services...
Costs of COVID-19 threatens push toward value-based care
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Amy Novotney
Apr 16, 2020
The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations released results of a survey of member ACOs Monday that could hold dire implications for the Medicare Shared Savings Program for ACOs.
Pandemic likely to jeopardize financial security of next generation of retirees
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Amy Novotney
Apr 16, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic could undermine the financial security of the next generation of retirees, according to a blog post by Richard W. Johnson, director of the Program on Retirement Policy at the Urban...
Moody’s: Coronavirus stimulus will lessen economic pain, but won’t fully compensate healthcare...
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Amy Novotney
Apr 14, 2020
The $2.3 trillion CARES Act will certainly provide some relief to hospitals and other healthcare systems, but the funding is unlikely to fully compensate for increased labor and personal protective equipment...
Business briefs for Monday, April 13
Apr 13, 2020
CMS proposes 2.3% Medicare increase for 2021 … Welltower and HCR ManorCare founder Fritz Wolfe dies … NIC MAP: Senior living occupancy falls slightly in first quarter … BMO Harris provides $12.3M...
AHCA/NCAL releases FAQs about Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment program
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Amy Novotney
Apr 03, 2020
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living released a series of frequently asked questions and answers about the Medicare Accelerated and Advance Payment program Thursday,...