Rethinking the Narrative: Stories that Shape Nursing Home Policy
Challenging the conventional wisdom in nursing home policy to build a system that rewards quality, not excuses.
Ensuring Fairness in Michigan’s Medicaid Nursing Home Reimbursement System
Michigan's Medicaid reimbursement system creates a funding disparity between nursing homes based solely on ownership classification, raising significant questions about healthcare equity across the state.
Advancing Outcomes-Based Reimbursement for SNFs
Outcomes-based reimbursement can replace outdated volume-based models, incentivizing innovation, improving resident care, and driving systemic excellence in skilled nursing facilities.
Enhancing HMO Participation in the Common Working File (CWF)
Mandating HMO participation in the Common Working File can reduce administrative burdens, improve claims accuracy, and ensure equitable standards across Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare systems.
Aligning Reimbursement with Resident-Centered Care: Supporting In-House Dialysis in SNFs
Fair reimbursement, streamlined processes, and supportive policies can promote in-house dialysis in skilled nursing facilities, improving resident care while reducing systemic costs and inefficiencies.
Enhancing Dementia Reimbursement to Support Quality Care
Aligning reimbursement models with the true costs of dementia care can improve quality, sustain specialized units, and ensure residents receive the attention they deserve in skilled nursing facilities.
Fixing the Reimbursement Model for Secured Skilled Nursing Units
Equitable reimbursement for secured units in SNFs can sustain critical services, improve access for residents with dementia and behavioral health needs, and drive better outcomes for vulnerable populations.