Facility Partnership Program
Helping Your Facility Perform
Where It Matters Most
On-site cardiology and nephrology care designed to support timely specialty access, address avoidable care gaps, and help coordinate care when a hospital evaluation may not be necessary.
The Pressure Facilities Are Facing
Value-based care isn't a future concept for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities — it's already reshaping how your performance is measured and paid.
Four quality metrics — and counting
As of October 1, 2025, the SNF Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program measures your facility on four quality metrics — up from one — including 30-day all-cause readmissions, healthcare-associated infections, nurse staffing, and staff turnover.
Expanding to eight measures by FY 2027
The scope of what CMS tracks is only growing. Facilities that get ahead of readmission prevention now will be better positioned as more measures are added.
Your performance is public
CMS publicly posts your facility's performance on Care Compare — visible to families, hospitals, and referring physicians making placement decisions.
Readmissions hit your bottom line
Facilities with high readmission rates face direct payment reductions from the VBP withhold pool — a real, measurable financial consequence.
How We Help
Specialist Consultation Network is built to slot directly into your existing care model — turning these pressures into measurable outcomes without adding complexity.
Cardiology visits within 48–72 hours of referral
We see patients before a readmission happens — not after. Fast turnaround means deterioration gets caught and managed on-site.
On-site heart failure management, arrhythmia monitoring, and post-discharge follow-up
Proactive, in-facility management of the conditions most likely to send a resident back to the hospital.
CKD and cardiac co-management
We address chronic kidney disease and cardiac disease together — two of the most common causes of SNF readmissions — through one coordinated care team.
Detailed clinical documentation after every visit
Notes are returned to your team after every visit and are compatible with PointClickCare and other LTC EMRs.
Telemedicine follow-up for stable patients
Between in-person visits, stable patients can be followed up via secure video — keeping care continuous without added transport or scheduling burden.
Bilingual care in English and Spanish
Clear communication with patients and families, in the language they're most comfortable with.
What This Means for Your Star Rating
Readmission measures can affect CMS quality reporting and value-based purchasing. Timely specialist involvement is designed to support assessment, care coordination, and early attention to changing cardiac or renal needs. Getting a cardiology or nephrology provider to the bedside within 48–72 hours may help your team address avoidable care gaps when clinically appropriate.
How Does Your Facility Score on CMS Care Compare?
CMS publicly publishes every SNF's quality scores — including readmission rates — on Care Compare (medicare.gov/care-compare). Facilities with high readmission rates are visible to families, hospitals, and referral coordinators looking for placement options. Partnering with an on-site specialist team can support care processes and your quality-improvement efforts; results depend on the facility and patient population.
Want to discuss how we can support your facility's quality goals? Call us at (954) 406-6642
Facilities We Serve
Our mobile model is designed for any setting where patients need specialist care without leaving their home or community.
48–72 Hour Access
Most patients are seen within 48–72 hours of referral — vs. the 26+ day national average for a cardiology appointment.
Coverage Coordination
We work with Medicare, Medicaid, and many major commercial and Medicare Advantage plans. Verify coverage and network participation with our team.
Fast Cardiac Clearances
Pre-operative and pre-procedural clearances delivered on-site. Keep your patients on schedule without transport delays.
Bilingual Team
English and Spanish-speaking providers ensure clear communication with patients and their families.
How the Referral Process Works
Submit a referral
Use our online form or call (954) 406-6642. No fax required.
We confirm within hours
Our coordinator contacts your team to confirm scheduling and logistics.
Provider visits on-site
We arrive with full equipment — EKG, echo, monitoring devices — ready to evaluate.
Notes & coordination
A complete clinical note is delivered to your team. We communicate findings and follow up as needed.
Common reasons facilities refer to us:
- Cardiac clearance before surgery or procedure
- CHF exacerbation — shortness of breath or edema
- New or worsening AFib / arrhythmia
- Post-discharge follow-up within 7–14 days
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Pacemaker or defibrillator interrogation
Ready to Partner With Us?
Call (954) 406-6642 or fill out the form and our team will follow up within one business day — no commitment required.
Prefer to call or fax?
Phone: (954) 406-6642
Alternate: (786) 200-7553
Fax: (954) 799-4060
Email: referrals@specialistconsultationnetwork.com
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