Medicaid Managed Care Denies Prior Authorizations at Higher Rate Than Medicare Advantage: Analysis
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Medicaid managed care plans rejected an even larger share of prior authorization requests than Medicare Advantage insurers last year, according to a new analysis. Overall, insurers participating in federal programs denied at least 1 out of every 8 standard requests for prior authorization, including 12% of Medicare Advantage requests and 14% of Medicaid managed care requests. Read more.
5 consumer trends reshaping the senior living dining experience
McKnight's Senior Living
Consumer food trends often become resident expectations. Senior living communities that mindfully adapt to those trends can differentiate their dining program while creating meaningful resident experiences. Read more.
The Rising Importance of Social Services in Nursing Homes
Skilled Nursing News
The role of social services is rapidly becoming more complex and central in nursing homes, as caseloads are increasingly shaped by higher clinical acuity and the growing complexity of residents' mental health and social circumstances. As a result, staffing needs cannot be based simply on the number of residents. Read more.
Embracing the Evolution of Skilled Nursing Admissions
Provider Magazine
If you want to understand where skilled nursing is headed, spend a day in skilled nursing admissions. Behind every referral is a person whose health care journey is continuing, not ending. Families are making some of the most difficult decisions of their lives. Working in admissions provides a unique perspective because we witness these moments every day. We stand at the intersection of hospitals, patients, families, and post-acute care. Read more.