The nursing home sector is undergoing a significant transformation in real time, driven by a recognition that the traditional, reactive model is no longer sustainable. Changes in occupancy patterns, increasing patient acuity, evolving workforce dynamics, and shifting payment structures are all contributing to this redefinition, according to Austin Steele, chief strategy officer for Indiana-based operator Journey. Steele, who spoke at last year’s RETHINK conference in Chicago, said that nursing homes are becoming essential players in the broader post-acute and population health continuum rather than providing solely custodial care.
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