In a discussion at Business First’s Executive Forum on Medicaid Reform, panelists shared their expertise on challenges businesses face as they navigate the behavioral health care system. What follows is an edited transcript of that discussion highlighting points raised in the session. medicaid-reform_discussion-sept-8-2016...

Original story by Jason Jordan in The Evening Tribune http://www.eveningtribune.com/news/20160713/elderwood-takes-root-locally July 13, 2016 - Hornell, N.Y. From uncertain future to a facility looking to rapidly expand its services, the former McAuley Manor nursing home facility has taken a step towards stability as Elderwood of Hornell. The transition officially happened in April, when staff began being payed by the new entity. Post Acute Partners owns 28 facilities under the Elderwood banner, and will soon expand to 45 locations across the northeast. On Tuesday, Post Acute Partners CEO Jeffery Rubin appeared at the North Hornell facility to update the community and address any concerns about continuum of care during the transition. The purchase of McAuley Manor was a smooth one, according to Rubin. "Hornell was number 27, and it was a delight bringing it under the Elderwood brand. They fit in seamlessly and flawlessly. It could not have been nicer," he said. "Hopefully no changes were noticed." Rubin first met with about 40 residents of the facility, who expressed their desire to see updates to the building made sooner than later. The CEO confirmed that they plan to make about $500,000 in renovations. "Time is important to those of us who are living here," a resident said frankly. "We want to be around...