NIC Notes

Insights in Seniors Housing & Care

Senior Housing  |  Skilled Nursing  |  healthcare  |  medicare

A Turning Point in Medicare Policy

By: Bob Kramer and Ryan Brooks  |  January 21, 2020

What does it take to get advocacy groups, insurance companies, foundations, and policy makers all on the same sheet of paper? In the case of caring for chronically ill older Americans, it appears that it takes a shared sense that improved outcomes, lower costs, and strong business performance are achievable – but only with cooperation, innovation, and a willingness to think differently.

Senior Housing  |  Skilled Nursing  |  healthcare  |  medicare

Skilled Nursing’s New Balancing Act – Consultant Marc Zimmet Takes a Deep Dive into the Nuances of the Sector

By: NIC  |  December 30, 2019

The skilled care delivery and payments system is going through a significant transitional period and it is increasingly difficult to be financially successful without meeting quality standards.

Senior Housing  |  healthcare  |  medicare

Groups Partner to Offer Innovative Medicare Advantage Plans

By: Jane Adler  |  December 05, 2019

As providers grapple with how to best care for frail elders, a new model of collaboration is being launched that could serve as a national template for the integration of housing and healthcare.

Skilled Nursing  |  healthcare  |  medicare

Population Health Management Summit to Address Provider-Led Insurance Strategies

By: NIC  |  October 16, 2019

Amid huge structural changes in the healthcare system, population health management is quickly emerging as a way for skilled nursing and assisted living providers to improve the healthcare outcomes of residents and reduce costs.

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