The decision by skilled nursing organizations to outsource therapy services is done for a variety of reasons including a lack of internal expertise, a desire to save money or simply to free up management time and resources to function on other areas of the business. The process of selecting a therapy provider can be formal, …
Time for an RFP? 5 Areas to Evaluate Your Contract Therapy Provider Read More »
It is crucial for an Administrator in a SNF to have a competent management team that can assist with successful day to day operations. From a nursing stand point this team is led by a Director of Nursing but often in a skilled nursing facility, this includes an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) along with …
Higher wages, lower census, lower reimbursement rates are all among the factors creating financial pressure on skilled nursing organizations. There are no single solutions to these pressures which is why it is so important that operators look for cost savings throughout their organization. One opportunity for cost savings exists within the therapy department of many …
The phrase “is the grass really greener on the other side” is generally used to imply that things are not necessarily better on the other side. However, there are times when the “other side” may be better. The challenge is determining when the other side might be better, or are things on your side best …
Is the Grass Really Greener on the Other Side – Part I Read More »
As we approach the second anniversary of the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) many skilled nursing organizations find themselves once again negotiating new therapy contracts. During the past two years the industry was less focused on reimbursement and contract pricing and more on surviving the challenges of the pandemic. As life begins to return to …
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