Author Archives: Mark Woodka, CEO
Skilled Nursing vs. Assisted Living
I’ve heard a lot of discussion about the lines blurring between skilled nursing and assisted living. Some assisted living communities are caring for residents who would have been in skilled nursing years ago. Yet in other communities, they’re focused on … Continue reading
Overtime Gone Wild
I just about fell out of my chair when I read the headline about a nurse who made $270,000 in one year thanks to some, no make that A LOT, of overtime. Seriously? Well, yeah, seriously. That’s the truth. And … Continue reading
An Avalanche of Reimbursement Cuts
$79 billion. Wow! That’s how much skilled nursing facilities stand to lose over the next 10 years due to the 11.1% reduction in Medicare payments, according to research from Avalere Health. Long-term care has never seen such massive cost cutting … Continue reading
Sunshine and Staffing
I just wrapped up a couple of days in sunny California, enjoying the annual QCHF Institute and CAHF Summer Conference. I was honored to be one of the event’s speakers, addressing an issue that I believe is one of the most … Continue reading
Nursing Homes Feel the Heat
Nursing homes in Ohio are facing a bleak reality. The two-year budget that Governor Kasich just signed reduces Medicaid rates to nursing homes by nearly 6%. While total Medicaid spending in Ohio will creep up a bit, the climb will benefit … Continue reading