SNFs should use looming funding threats to take the long view
Originally published in McKnight’s By Patrick McCormick Skilled nursing facilities are facing a barrage of challenges to their business. Falling occupancy rates, wage pressures, and…
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Republican tax plan isn’t the reason Social Security, Medicare and other programs need reform: Bobby Jindal
Originally published in MarketWatch By Bobby Jindal As a lifelong policy wonk, I see a potent criticism that liberals will use to beat up conservatives in…
Seizing the opportunity in the U.S. Senate
Originally published in Becker’s Hospital Review By Daniel E. Greenleaf In the past 20 years, Americans have become used to the efficiency and cost savings of…
How Doctors Can Manage MACRA
Originally published in Physicians Practice By Tony Colarossi, Kyle Higdon Next year a lot will change for clinicians who treat a lot of Medicare patients, and…
Nursing homes fade even as baby boomers age
Originally published in STAT By Betsy Rust As the senior population grows, it’s easy to think that nursing homes will be popping up everywhere. In fact, the…
SNF Medicare margins: What MedPAC doesn’t know
Originally published in McKnight’s By Betsy Rust In its recently released annual report on Medicare payment policy, MedPAC, a congressional investigative agency, said reimbursements to skilled…