There’s still an entire month leſt in 2018
Let’s skip ahead with some New Year’s senior speculation
At the end of November, consulting and managing firm Health Dimensions Group unveiled its predictions for the top trends expected to infiltrate senior care in 2019. Focusing their findings on skilled nursing, long-term and post-acute care, hospitals and similar health systems, the report discusses everything from occupancy and payment reform issues to workforce and cash management challenges.
SpecialtyRx is excited to share a handful of their predictions ahead of time. The hope is that facility owners, shareholders and administrators may gain inspiration from the senior-centered forecast and use it to their advantage heading into January.
A Complex Continuum
The healthcare industry is wrought with continuously evolving challenges. This is the biggest reason why looking forward is so important to staying relevant. Although filling beds is always a top priority, building a strong business in this sector requires consistent foresight and intuition.
Apart from HDG, Forbes has published their yearly predictions for over a decade. Comparing their 2017 predictions to the realities of 2018, the business magazine boasts an incredible 98% accuracy rate. Take a look at their projections for 2019:
Spotlight on Aging Services
One thing is certain: 2019 is set to be an enthralling year for the healthcare industry at large. So, what’s happening from the angle of long-term care? Health Dimensions Group narrowed their attention to eleven topics they believe “will radically shape” skilled nursing through next year and beyond. Your friends at SpecialtyRx have selected a few points sure to pique your interest as we finish out December strong.
