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A payment increase could be coming for hospice providers, but will it be enough to cover expenses? In this article, Healthcare Finance News summarizes the newest proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which includes a possible 2.6% payment increase. Public comment is being received until May 28, 2024. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4avglF3 #hospice #proposedrules

Medicare Advantage plans are becoming more prevalent in the nursing facility market, providing both challenges and opportunities for operators. This article provides strategies for dealing with the challenges and equipping your facility for success with Medicare Advantage growth. Click her for more: https://bit.ly/3TGVBnC

Labor issues are still one of the most pressing things in the long term care industry. Labor costs are continuing to increase and providers are having to be creative to find employees. This article provides information of what providers are doing to stay competitive in the community. Click this link for more: https://bit.ly/4am1vzZ

Many nursing homes are struggling for survival and the anticipated federal staffing mandate might make matters worse. One question to consider is where the patients will go if a nursing home closes. This article provides perspective on who will care for residents previously living in a closed nursing home. https://lnkd.in/gaKsKJ6B

Nursing homes may face a slew of proposed regulations and final rules in the next several months. One of the biggest developments could involve Medicare Advantage plans. This article explains the hopefully positive developments regarding issues such as prior authorizations and working relationships between nursing homes and Medicare Advantage plans. https://lnkd.in/gM-6Sg_6

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) lending to skilled nursing facilities is expected to increase in 2024. Analysts theorize these predicted increases is an indicator of financial health and expected growth for the senior living industry in the near future. Citing increases in Medicaid rates that are more reflective of actual costs, nursing homes will be more appealing for merger and acquisition activity, as well as permanent financing. #LTC #SNF #HUD Read more it in this Skilled Nursing News article: https://lnkd.in/gaW7GzK2

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a minimum staffing proposal late last year with providers and other stakeholders, receiving over 46,000 comments on the proposal. CMS indicated on the national stakeholder call on Tuesday, January 23 that it intends to finalize the nursing home minimum staffing proposal in 2024. This article explains what CMS plans to accomplish this year. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gkvPSV52 finalize-nursing-home-minimum-staffing-rule-in-2024taffing-rule-in-2024/

Staffing needs continue to cause concern for nursing facilities, with rural facilities being hit hard. This article provides insight into what these rural facilities are facing in the current operating environment. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/guR9S7ZH nations-rural-nursing-homes-closer-to-the-brink/

Amanda Pontow, Partner, and Megan Geissinger, Human Resources Director, join Bonnie to discuss how they are supporting local high schools to fight the talent shortage, discuss their Leadership training program, called BLING, and share how they are invested in cross training team members to ensure clients are always served at the highest level possible. All the links to listen or watch: https://lnkd.in/g_s4Mfqy

Bland & Associates Celebrates Strategic Acquisition of Schwarz & Associates Omaha, NE – January 5, 2024 – Bland & Associates, a prominent accounting firm, proudly announces its recent acquisition of Schwarz & Associates, a well-established local firm serving the Omaha metro since 1986. The strategic move, effective January 1, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the growth and expansion of both entities. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gVH5g4H5