Navigating Medicare Changes with Proactive Preparedness

Navigating Medicare changes with proactive preparedness.

As Medicaid policy continue to shift nationally, long-term care and skilled nursing providers are facing increasing financial pressure and administrative complexity. A recent article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News outlines how facilities can prepare for what they’re calling a “new economic reality.”

“It’s time to get strategic and vocal. Sitting back is not an option. We have to get fiercely strategic and highly local.” — Lisa Thomson, COO at Pathway Health

Strategies such as proactive financial modeling, operational pivots, and staff upskilling provide a thoughtful game plan for navigating the impact of Medicaid redeterminations and payment delays with clarity—especially for organizations with a high Medicaid payer mix.

The key to successfully mitigating any emergency is preparedness. CHUG members have access to a comprehensive suite of educational workshops that utilize real-life case studies to teach effective responses to storms and emergency situations. This training can be lifesaving. Not a member? Become a member today. Already a member? Visit the Member Portal for a full calendar of events and member-exclusive content.