Oklahoma has filed its bid for a share of a $50 billion federal program to stabilize rural health care, with CMS set to decide state awards by year’s end.
Browsing: Policy
Stay informed on the regulations and legislation shaping skilled nursing care. From CMS rulings to state mandates, we cover how policy decisions impact providers, residents, and the future of long-term care.
A federal watchdog says most nursing homes that exit the government’s toughest oversight program slide backward within a year, urging stronger follow-up and staffing fixes.
A Senate push to renew the Older Americans Act and new studies on longevity, cognition, and cancer could reshape long-term care strategy.
Washington, DC — After years of runaway spending, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…
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.
In a closely watched Fox News interview, Andrew Cuomo issued a rare apology for New York’s COVID-era nursing home deaths as he seeks a political comeback in the NYC mayoral race.
The Impact of Sick Leave on Nursing Home Care: Challenges and Leadership Responses Sick leave…
Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System unveiled 22 Health on the ACA marketplace, a joint insurer designed to keep patients in-network and rein in costs amid Florida’s turbulent insurance landscape.
CMS is extending key telehealth flexibilities through 2026 while setting a 2027 cutoff for audio-only visits and home-based billing, a shift with major implications for skilled nursing providers.
