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Skilled Nursing Environment Calls for Strategic Responses

By: Liz Liberman  |  April 05, 2017

While the skilled nursing sector faces challenging headwinds, it also offers a number of distinct opportunities which were outlined at the recent 2017 NIC Spring Investment Forum. Several educational sessions addressed market conditions and how operators can boost values by measuring outcomes and partnering with other health care providers.

Market Trends  |  Senior Housing  |  Workforce

Understanding Your Market Study: Part 2

By: Lana Peck  |  March 29, 2017

Defining the Market Area The first segment of this multi-part blog series established that market studies require particular attention as a critical component of the seniors housing development planning process. In this second segment, we’ll touch upon common methodologies, and uncover fine points that can increase the accuracy of a market study.

Economic Trends

A Brief Look at the GOP's Health Care Reform Proposal and the Skilled Nursing Industry

By: Liz Liberman  |  March 22, 2017

The Republicans have put forth a proposal to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The proposal, dubbed the American Health Care Act (AHCA), not only undoes much of President Obama's landmark health care reform, but also includes Medicaid reform. Groups like the American Health Care Association and AARP have expressed concern over parts of the legislation. Meanwhile, NIC data show that any change to Medicaid will undoubtedly impact the skilled nursing sector.

Economic Trends

Yes, the Value-based Care Revolution Is Still Underway

By: NIC  |  March 17, 2017

Policies governing health care provisions appear to be changing yet again, as legislators in Washington continue to debate strategies and plans. But the sometimes contentious discussions often overlook a key point of agreement: the cost of care must be reduced while outcomes improve, especially for frail seniors.

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