Driving Value-Based Programs for Nursing Facilities
Dr. Scott Rifkin is a distinguished advocate and innovator for the senior community with decades of deep-rooted experience in long-term care. Certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Rifkin specializes in geriatrics, having served as an
emergency medical director to multiple skilled nursing facilities in Maryland early in his career. Over his 14-year tenure as founder, owner, and operator of Mid-Atlantic Health Care, LLC (MAHC), Dr. Rifkin led the improvement of
care delivery and clinical outcomes for nursing facility residents throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. Under his direction, MAHC’s 21 centers emerged as national leaders in pioneering successful risk-based care models.
A firm supporter of value-based care (VBC) ideology, Dr. Rifkin currently dedicates his time and expertise to helping nursing facilities participate and succeed in VBC programs. As such, he champions initiatives focused on quality
of care, provider performance, and the patient experience. His commitment to empowering nursing facilities nationwide to provide coordinated, multi-disciplinary care led him to establish tech-enabled value-based care organizations
such as
Real Time Medical Systems,
Provider Partners Health Plan, and
Provider Partners Connect Care – all of which enable the improvement of clinical, operational, and financial outcomes.
A seasoned speaker and esteemed author, Dr. Rifkin is regarded as a valuable thought leader in the industry. He has delivered speaking engagements for industry associations including AHCA, AMDA, LeadingAge, and LifeSpan Network.
Additionally, his expertise and charisma led him to provide key insights to national publications including Skilled Nursing News, McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, and NPR.
Dr. Rifkin is a graduate of the University of Maryland Baltimore County and George Washington University School of Medicine and was the recipient of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Mid-Atlantic Region).