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How to Survive & Thrive in the Health Care Model Transition

With the fast-moving changes in the health care delivery and payment system, how can providers make the most of the coming opportunities and navigate challenges, not only to survive but thrive? According to recent industry news reports, retirement communities should have continuum of care, a segway from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing, with both long and short-term…
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Politics & Policy

Providing an insider’s view of politics as crucial primary elections approach, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives with experience in the seniors housing and care industry, and political commentator and author David Gergen, addressed the 25th NIC National Conference. “Government policy matters,” said Robert Kramer, CEO of NIC. At the opening general session, Kramer moderated a point-counterpoint discussion…
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Tech Startups Make Waves at the NIC Technology Innovation Challenge

What happens when TV’s Shark Tank meets the NIC National Conference? A sea change for the seniors housing and care industry. This year’s NIC National Conference served up the NIC Technology Innovation Challenge, a new program feature that took inspiration from the Shark Tank television show. Four technology startups were given four minutes each to pitch new products and services…
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Exploring and Connecting at the 25th NIC National Conference

The 25th NIC National Conference wrapped up on October 2, bringing to a close three days of connecting with seniors housing and care leaders and exploring the prevalent issues affecting the industry today. This year’s theme, The Next 25, reflected on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. NIC Talks Break Ground This year’s conference introduced a new program feature:…
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Panelists to Discuss the Impact of Quality on Financial Returns

Operators know from experience that the delivery of high quality care to residents usually leads to robust referrals and strong occupancies. Reputations count. And investors understand that properties with a focus on quality care typically generate solid cash flows and high returns. But what’s the best way to measure quality care? And how can operators and investors translate quality data…
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