Regenstrief and the VA are building a data-driven learning health system to improve outcomes for older veterans, with pilots showing early gains and a national rollout planned by 2027.
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A federal pause on CMS nursing home guidance tied to an HHS reorganization is forcing providers to rely on outdated rules well into 2026, fueling compliance uncertainty and pushback from the industry.
Ensign raised its 2025 outlook after a record third quarter, eight new SNFs, and a scaled physician-led care model pushed occupancy and managed care growth higher.
Flu, RSV and COVID-19 are surging across New York, with 93 October outbreaks in hospitals and nursing homes prompting tighter protocols and renewed vaccination calls.
Washington, DC — After years of runaway spending, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is moving to cut payments for high-priced wound care products known as “skin substitutes” by 90% starting in January 2026. The agency’s decision follows an explosive surge in Medicare spending on these products—from $256 million in 2019 to more than $10 billion in 2024. A 3,800% Spending Surge Raises Red Flags According to CMS, the reclassification of skin substitutes from “biologicals” to “incident-to supplies” is expected to save the government nearly $19.6 billion in 2026 alone. The shift comes after years of apparent oversight…
A veteran ICU nurse lays out simple, timely etiquette for hospital visits as post-pandemic rules ease — with tips to help families support loved ones without disrupting care.
AI-driven pricing is reshaping nursing home rates, promising efficiency but raising antitrust and equity concerns that have regulators and advocates on alert.
New OIG guidance for nursing homes is voluntary on paper but rapidly becoming the blueprint for CMS survey expectations, pushing operators to revamp compliance programs despite cost and staffing pressures.
Occupancy is up and referrals are back, but new staffing rules and tougher payer dynamics are putting skilled nursing margins and facility stability at risk.
Bailey Creek Health & Rehabilitation has broken ground on a 138-bed, modern skilled nursing facility in Texarkana that adds private rooms, expanded rehab space, and a dedicated dementia care unit.
