04/03/2025

PALTC News - April 2

Updated Guidance Gives Medical Directors Needed Opening to be More Proactive: Experts

McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Updates to CMS nursing home surveyor guidance will enable medical directors to lead the charge in preparing facilities to comply with key competencies. A number of expert speakers discussed the guidance during a session at the PALTC25 Annual Conference. Read more.

SNFs, Clinicians Sound Off on Congress' Inaction on Physician Fee Schedule Cuts in Spending Bill

McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Skilled nursing providers and clinicians are criticizing Congress' short-term spending bill signed by President Trump, which notably omitted the reversal of cuts in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. They believe sector instability will be a residual effect. One of the individuals interviewed is PALTmed's Alex Bardakh. Read more.

Why Tech Platforms Approved By Referral Partners Are Good Tools for VBC in Nursing Homes

Skilled Nursing News
For organizations hoping to draw out savings from VBC, added administrative burdens might be a source of hesitation. However, some operators are successfully turning to technology offerings that maximize reimbursement, pinpoint essential data, and include platforms already used by referral partners and managed care organizations. Read more.

Senior Living Providers Expand Travel Opportunities for Residents

McKnight's Senior Living
Responding to a desire for greater travel, some senior living providers are expanding opportunities to enable residents to visit sister communities in different areas of the country. Read more.