Ho! Ho! Ho!…Oh No! Readmissions are Not Merry and Bright for Most.
In light of the recent readmission outcomes due to SNF Value-Based Purchasing (SNFVBP), our industry is challenged with some significant readmission penalties. As you know, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented measures to reduce avoidable hospital readmissions by lowering a year’s worth of payments to nearly 11,000 SNF providers. The financial incentives...
October 1, 2018 = The Beginning of a New Era for Skilled Nursing Facilities
The clock is counting down for skilled nursing facilities across the nation. This Monday, October 1, 2018, marks the beginning of transformative change, sweeping through our industry, leaving us breathless on a daily basis. Below are some of the changes affecting organizations and how we do business today and in the future: SNFVBP, SNFRM, SNFPPR–...
