Tuesday, April 21, 2026

3:30-4:45 p.m

26-F. What’s Next for Skilled Nursing?

Skilled nursing providers operate in an environment marked by constant change and undeniable pressures. Evolving reimbursement models, intensifying regulatory demands, workforce shortages, new care delivery models, and shifting consumer expectations make it immensely challenging to plan for the future while addressing current challenges. This session will feature a panel of LeadingAge members who are working to secure the future of their skilled nursing operations by leveraging strategic opportunities in the sector. They’ll show you how they responded to market pressures by shifting their priorities and making forward-looking decisions to ensure their skilled nursing operations remain viable, responsive, and positioned for the future.

  • Nicole Fallon, VP, Integrated Services and Managed Care, LeadingAge
  • Hannah Huffman, Director of Operations, Lutheran Services Carolinas
  • Ernest Mandel, EVP of Health Care and CMO, Hebrew SeniorLife
  • Julie Kaminski, COO, Immanuel