The federal rule repealing minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities takes effect February 2026, altering regulatory oversight and operational compliance for providers.

Detailed analysis of 2025 skilled nursing sector challenges including deregulation impacts, Medicaid funding cuts, private equity roles, and market trends driving nursing home valuations and closures.

Medicare Part D reimbursement changes risk closure of 60% of Arizona's long-term care pharmacies, impacting medication access for thousands of elderly Medicare beneficiaries. Legislative and administrative actions are being proposed to address the crisis.

Explore critical state advocacy trends in 2026 affecting U.S. insurance regulation, tax policy, long-term care, and compliance amid evolving state budgets and elections.

Explore how modest long-term care insurance benefits can provide effective coverage and financial relief for seniors, highlighting client counseling strategies for insurance agents.

CMS rescinds Biden-era minimum staffing standards for nursing homes, citing burdens on rural facilities. Public comments open through Feb 2026.

Independent Living Systems and OPEN MINDS form a strategic partnership to improve care coordination and community-based supports for vulnerable populations in Medicare, Medicaid, and Dual-Eligible markets.

Medicare Part D reimbursement changes under the Inflation Reduction Act risk destabilizing rural long-term care pharmacies, threatening access to essential pharmaceutical services for seniors. Legislative and CMS actions are needed to mitigate financial impacts.

Explore AHIP's 2024 report revealing that long-term care insurance covers an average of 2.6 years in assisted living with significant regional cost differences and diverse policy types.

Explore the 2024 nursing home costs across U.S. states, Medicare coverage limitations, Medicaid eligibility rules, and financial planning strategies for long-term elder care.