<![CDATA[The Shift Ahead with Ken Bell]]>The Shift Ahead is Carebility’s short-form podcast for leaders navigating what’s next in skilled nursing and post-acute care.

In each episode, host Ken Bell asks one industry expert three focused questions about the changes shaping care, reimbursement, operations, technology, and the future of the industry.

5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.

]]>https://www.carebility.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:30:12 GMTWed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:25 GMT60Carebility<p>The Shift Ahead is Carebility’s short-form podcast for leaders navigating what’s next in skilled nursing and post-acute care.<br /><br />In each episode, host Ken Bell asks one industry expert three focused questions about the changes shaping care, reimbursement, operations, technology, and the future of the industry.<br /><br />5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.</p>episodicCarebilitymedia@carebility.comno<![CDATA[Can You Defend Your MDS? with Jennifer Napier]]>What happens when SNF leaders assume their MDS is accurate — and an audit reveals otherwise?

Jennifer Napier of Engage Consulting explains why MDS accuracy affects far more than reimbursement, what makes an assessment defensible and reproducible, and how responsible AI can strengthen care without replacing human connection.

5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.

]]>68f62fb0-7ad2-43d8-b7bc-7048b93b8968Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:45:28 GMT<p>What happens when SNF leaders assume their MDS is accurate — and an audit reveals otherwise?<br /><br />Jennifer Napier of Engage Consulting explains why MDS accuracy affects far more than reimbursement, what makes an assessment defensible and reproducible, and how responsible AI can strengthen care without replacing human connection.<br /><br />5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.</p>no00:04:556Can You Defend Your MDS? with Jennifer Napierfull<![CDATA[MDS Is Everyone’s Business with Sarah Becker]]>What happens when SNF leaders assume MDS accuracy is someone else’s job?

Sarah Becker of Proactive LTC Consulting explains why accurate MDS data takes the whole team — and how staff education and everyday documentation shape your quality measures and reimbursement.

5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.

]]>05635499-1396-494a-bf90-171df5ac5f56Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:55:32 GMT<p>What happens when SNF leaders assume MDS accuracy is someone else’s job?<br /><br />Sarah Becker of Proactive LTC Consulting explains why accurate MDS data takes the whole team — and how staff education and everyday documentation shape your quality measures and reimbursement.<br /><br />5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.</p>no00:04:595MDS Is Everyone’s Business with Sarah Beckerfull<![CDATA[The Execution Gap in SNF Care with Leigh Ann Frick]]>Why do SNFs with solid plans still struggle to improve resident care?

Leigh Ann Frick of Care Navigation Consulting explains why plans and dashboards aren’t enough — and how leaders can close the gap between strategy and bedside practice by measuring outcomes and acting on data.

5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.

]]>b0a29e69-4a8e-4625-b8b1-343578de696aTue, 15 Sep 2026 13:36:04 GMT<p>Why do SNFs with solid plans still struggle to improve resident care?<br /><br />Leigh Ann Frick of Care Navigation Consulting explains why plans and dashboards aren’t enough — and how leaders can close the gap between strategy and bedside practice by measuring outcomes and acting on data.<br /><br />5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.</p>no00:05:1414The Execution Gap in SNF Care with Leigh Ann Frickfull<![CDATA[Why Good Care Still Loses Revenue with Becca Smith ]]>Where do SNFs lose reimbursement even when the care is good?

In Episode 3 of The Shift Ahead, host Ken Bell talks with Becca Smith of AVIR Health Group about how gaps between clinical, MDS, and operational teams create missed opportunities — and why the next shift is moving from looking backward to predicting what happens next.

5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.

]]>1af56bed-f88d-4d47-b544-dc24b611a64fFri, 11 Sep 2026 12:42:57 GMT<p><b>Where do SNFs lose reimbursement even when the care is good?</b></p><p></p><p>In Episode 3 of <b>The Shift Ahead</b>, host Ken Bell talks with <b>Becca Smith of AVIR Health Group</b> about how gaps between clinical, MDS, and operational teams create missed opportunities — and why the next shift is moving from looking backward to predicting what happens next.</p><p></p><p><b>5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.</b></p>no00:05:0013Why Good Care Still Loses Revenue with Becca Smith full<![CDATA[ The Respiratory Risk SNFs Miss with Al Hoak]]>Respiratory decline isn’t always obvious — and a normal-looking pulse ox doesn’t always mean a resident is okay.

In Episode 2 of The Shift Ahead, host Ken Bell talks with respiratory therapist and former nursing home administrator Al Hoak about what SNF leaders still misunderstand about respiratory care, how better training can help staff recognize problems earlier, and why turnover makes that even harder.

5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.

]]>13f1f0f0-2d33-4541-b7c5-d84f64409147Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:27:48 GMT<p><b>Respiratory decline isn’t always obvious — and a normal-looking pulse ox doesn’t always mean a resident is okay.</b></p><p></p><p>In Episode 2 of <b>The Shift Ahead</b>, host Ken Bell talks with <b>respiratory therapist and former nursing home administrator Al Hoak</b> about what SNF leaders still misunderstand about respiratory care, how better training can help staff recognize problems earlier, and why turnover makes that even harder.</p><p></p><p><b>5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.</b></p>no00:05:1112 The Respiratory Risk SNFs Miss with Al Hoakfull<![CDATA[ The Audit Risk SNFs Miss with Alicia Cantinieri]]>Audit risk is changing fast for skilled nursing providers — and small documentation or claims issues can have outsized consequences.

In the first episode of The Shift Ahead, host Ken Bell talks with Alicia Cantinieri of Zimmet Healthcare Services Group about where SNFs are most vulnerable, what leaders should watch now, and what providers should prepare for next.

5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.

]]>52607864-61f8-4162-b186-039e7c52a6efFri, 11 Sep 2026 12:21:54 GMT<p><b>Audit risk is changing fast for skilled nursing providers — and small documentation or claims issues can have outsized consequences.</b></p><p></p><p>In the first episode of <b>The Shift Ahead</b>, host Ken Bell talks with <b>Alicia Cantinieri of Zimmet Healthcare Services Group</b> about where SNFs are most vulnerable, what leaders should watch now, and what providers should prepare for next.</p><p></p><p><b>5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.</b></p>no00:05:1711 The Audit Risk SNFs Miss with Alicia Cantinierifull<![CDATA[Introducing The Shift Ahead with Ken Bell]]>What’s next for skilled nursing and post-acute care?

Introducing The Shift Ahead with Ken Bell, a new short-form podcast from Carebility built for leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.

Each episode gets straight to the point: one industry expert, three focused questions, and five minutes on the changes shaping care, reimbursement, operations, technology, and the future of post-acute care.

5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.

Follow The Shift Ahead on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and join us for what’s ahead.

]]>cc302f29-2911-4b1a-adeb-a13c89d6d786Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:45:47 GMT<p><b>What’s next for skilled nursing and post-acute care?</b></p><p></p><p>Introducing <b>The Shift Ahead with Ken Bell</b>, a new short-form podcast from Carebility built for leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.</p><p></p><p>Each episode gets straight to the point: <b>one industry expert, three focused questions, and five minutes</b> on the changes shaping care, reimbursement, operations, technology, and the future of post-acute care.</p><p></p><p><b>5 minutes. 3 questions. 1 expert.</b></p><p></p><p>Follow <b>The Shift Ahead</b> on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and join us for what’s ahead.</p>no00:01:07Introducing The Shift Ahead with Ken Belltrailer