Events

According to a 2022 JAMA Network study, 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries discharged from the hospital receive care in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). With care transitions from one setting to another being a vulnerable space where patients are susceptible to complications that can result in readmission back to the hospital, all stakeholders in the […]

As skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) continue to navigate the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM), Interim Payment Assessments (IPAs) remain a critical – yet often misunderstood – tool for accurate reimbursement. While IPAs are technically optional, CMS expects facilities to complete them when significant clinical or functional changes occur. Missing an IPA can lead to underpayment, compliance […]

Operating in a highly regulated environment, Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) operators feel the weight of meeting compliance standards and requirements set forth by CMS, sometimes daily. But what exactly does it mean to “be compliant?” It’s much broader than just following standards laid out by regulators – it’s also adherence to an organization’s internal protocols, […]

This session explores how skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) can reduce costly and disruptive hospital readmissions. With nearly one-quarter of SNF patients rehospitalized within 30 days, providers face clinical, operational, and financial consequences – especially under CMS’s Value-Based Purchasing program. Avoidable readmissions not only increase costs but also harm residents through transfer trauma and significantly higher […]

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) providers continue to face mounting challenges with rising costs, staffing shortages, and regulatory pressures, while CMS accelerates the shift to Value-Based Care (VBC). Traditional fee-for-service models are no longer sustainable. To remain competitive, SNFs must adopt strategies that improve outcomes, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and demonstrate measurable value to partners. This session […]