LTC Ally Articles

In the complex world of long-term care (LTC), understanding who pays for long-term care and how payments are processed is critical to maintaining a facility’s financial health. For facility operators and financial analysts, knowing the major long-term care payers and effectively managing these relationships can mean the difference between smooth cash flow and financial bottlenecks. ... Understanding the Biggest Payers in Long-Term Care

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Cut Payments to Skilled Nursing Facilities The Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014 established a Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). SNFs were required to start reporting hospital readmission rates and other performance data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in ... Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Cut Payments to Skilled Nursing Facilities

The New Medicare Advantage – Coming 2019 to an Insurance Broker Near You      Transcript: In a world of well intended plans, there is one plan that stands out. It’s called Medicare Advantage, with one company pushing the limits even further. Imagine getting paid to walk. Well, there’s an insurance company paying out ... The New Medicare Advantage – Coming 2019 to an Insurance Broker Near You

What is CHOW?      Transcript: Hey everyone, you remember Harold. What’s up? What’s up, Harold? I’m so happy to have you back here. Everybody’s been asking to have Harold back, so we got you back. We’re not going to talk rapping today, we’re going to talk business. You want to talk some business? ... What is CHOW?

Long-Term Care Statistics You Need to Know in 2018 If you operate a nursing home or other long-term care facility in the United States, your primary concern is to care for your senior residents and their families. However, finances are the lifeline of your facility, so you need adequate revenue to pay the bills and ... Long-Term Care Statistics You Need to Know in 2018

Taking a Cue (Card) from Hospitality      Taking a Cue (Card) from Hospitality Steve Shain shares the latest healthcare trends, news and policy updates. LTC Consulting Lens is a great way to keep on the pulse of the Healthcare business world, without searching further than YouTube. Transcript: It’s funny that you’re thinking I ... LTC Lens: Taking a Cue (Card) from Hospitality

 Change Up, Mash Up      Change Up, Mash Up Enough about skilled nursing facilities! LTC Contracting’s newest video will focus on the great work substance abuse and addiction treatment centers are doing, although there are some corrupt providers out there taking advantage. Transcript: Steve Shain: Hey everyone! We’re back, thank you for joining ...  Change Up, Mash Up