Skilled Nursing News June 2, 2023
The challenges of Covid-19 and its aftermath have made it difficult for some skilled nursing facilities to increase their engagement in value-based care — but they are at risk of falling behind as the health care system continues to evolve, and they are also potentially leaving money on the table.
That’s according to Jason Feuerman, president and CEO of LTC ACO, which was the first Accountable Care Organization (ACO) specifically designed to serve Medicare beneficiaries residing in long-term care facilities.
The value-based care world is complex and SNFs are still finding it difficult to find their niche, Feuerman said. But the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is pushing ahead with its goal to have all beneficiaries in a...