The demand for post-acute care (PAC) is increasing dramatically and will continue to do so in the decades ahead. As Medicare enrollment expands to nearly 80 million beneficiaries by 2030, 70% will require long-term care and 40% will require skilled nursing care. With post-acute being one of the costliest segments of healthcare, it is essential […]
According to the CDC, one-to-three million healthcare-associated infections (HAI) occur every year within U.S. nursing homes. Reports also show that antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed medication in facilities, with 6–10% of residents receiving antibiotics on any given day. However, 40–75% of those prescribed antibiotics may be unnecessary or inappropriate – causing risk of […]
As value-based care models (VBC) continue to evolve, ACOs, hospitals and payers are expecting their post-acute partners to deliver better clinical and financial outcomes. This can put added pressure on Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) in their efforts to improve quality measures, operate efficiently, meet regulatory requirements, and retain staff. To remain an essential provider and […]
Members and healthcare executives from the American Association of Integrated Healthcare Delivery Systems (AAIHDS), the American Association of Managed Care Nurses (AAMCN) and the NAMCP Medical Directors Institute are coming together at the 2023 Fall Managed Care Forum. The conference will address concerns in managed care such as the future of healthcare delivery, population health […]
In a value-based care world, payers and providers are accountable for the entire patient journey; therefore, their long-term success and financial viability are inherently tied to the performance of their post-acute care (PAC) network of providers. Approximately 50% of PAC costs for ACOs and CMS's Bundled Payments for Care Improvement programs come from skilled nursing […]
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