CMS extends the Medicare off-cycle revalidation deadline for skilled nursing facilities to January 1, 2026, maintaining the existing requirements. Providers should prepare to comply to avoid Medicare participation disruptions.
The AHCA is actively seeking Medicare Advantage data from providers to ensure compliance with prior authorization and regulatory guidelines, while studies reveal key unmet needs pushing seniors with dementia toward nursing homes.
Explore the implications of the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Medicare and Medicaid programs, focusing on coverage changes, eligibility hurdles, and the impact on rural hospitals and long-term care.
Rep. Josh Harder urges immediate federal action to convene the 2025 White House Conference on Aging, addressing the growing long-term care challenges for U.S. seniors and caregiver shortages.
Recent Medicaid funding cuts under OBBB legislation are worsening the caregiver shortage in the U.S., impacting nursing homes, paid and unpaid caregivers, and long-term care access. Explore the implications for healthcare providers and policymakers.
Explore key consumer insights on long-term care planning, the adoption of hybrid insurance options, and the role of financial guidance in overcoming cost barriers and enhancing LTC preparedness.
The proposed $715 billion Medicaid cuts in the federal budget reconciliation bill could result in 13.7 million losing coverage nationwide, severely impacting Wisconsin's healthcare access and Medicaid administration.
Explore Medicaid assisted living coverage challenges and eligibility in Arizona, including state-specific rules, federal funding impacts, and alternatives like the PACE program.
Pennsylvania Health Care Association and SEIU Healthcare PA collaborate to advocate for increased Medicaid and Medicare nursing home funding, addressing reimbursement and staffing challenges in long-term care facilities.
CMS proposes new quality measures emphasizing nutritional health in skilled nursing facilities, highlighting the role of rehab therapies in improving resident outcomes and care quality.
