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Access to Capital in the Nursing Home Industry: The Role of Policy

By: Bill Kauffman  |  June 16, 2022

Today, ATI Advisory released a research paper, commissioned by NIC, that is a resource for skilled nursing stakeholders, including policymakers. The COVID-19 pandemic reminded our country of the persistent weaknesses of the long-term care system and NIC believes that a study providing the facts — both past and present — would be of tremendous value to stakeholders and is aligned with NIC’s mission of providing access and choice.

Ideas and Discussion  |  Market Trends  |  Skilled Nursing

Skilled Nursing Challenged but Needed for Growing Older Adult Population

By: Bill Kauffman  |  June 13, 2022

The skilled nursing industry is currently facing numerous challenges, but many operators do see long-term opportunities as the growth of the senior population accelerates and skilled nursing properties will be the only option for many higher acuity patients given the current long-term care infrastructure in the country.

Market Trends  |  NIC MAP Vision  |  Skilled Nursing

Skilled Nursing Occupancy Continues Slow Increase

By: Bill Kauffman  |  June 02, 2022

“Demand for skilled nursing seemingly is rising as occupancy has now increased steadily since January and COVID-19 cases declined from January to March.”

Market Trends  |  NIC MAP Vision  |  Skilled Nursing

Skilled Nursing Occupancy Increases in February 2022

By: Bill Kauffman  |  May 05, 2022

“The increase in occupancy, along with increasing managed Medicare patient day mix, suggests higher demand from managed Medicare beneficiaries for skilled nursing care in the month of February” -Bill Kauffman NIC MAP® Data, powered by NIC MAP Vision, released its latest Skilled Nursing Monthly Report on May 5, 2022. The report includes key monthly data points from January 2012 through February 2022.

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