The Daily Rundown — Jan 27
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 26
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 25
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60 sec read →CMS Finalizes 2026 SNF Payment Rule With 3.7% Rate Increase
Final rule updates PDPM and wage index calculations.
5 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 24
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 23
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60 sec read →Federal Staffing Mandate Implementation Deadline Approaches
Facilities face compliance deadline for minimum staffing.
7 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 22
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 21
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60 sec read →OIG Report Flags Infection Control Gaps in 30% of Surveyed Facilities
Oversight report calls for stricter enforcement.
6 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 20
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 19
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60 sec read →Major Regional Chain Acquires 45 Facilities Across Southeast
The $820M deal marks the largest SNF acquisition.
5 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 18
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 17
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60 sec read →States Push Back on Federal Survey Process Changes
Coalition of state survey agencies raises concerns.
6 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 16
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 15
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60 sec read →AI-Powered Fall Prevention Systems Show 40% Reduction in Incidents
Pilot program demonstrates significant safety improvements.
5 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 14
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 13
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60 sec read →Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania Propose SNF Medicaid Rate Increases
Three states target chronic Medicaid underfunding with rate hikes.
6 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 12
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 11
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60 sec read →Bipartisan Bill Targets SNF Ownership Transparency
New legislation would require PE-backed operators to disclose financial structures.
6 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 10
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60 sec read →CMS Proposes Major PDPM Case-Mix Recalibration for FY2027
Proposed rule would adjust 34 ICD-10 code mappings.
5 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 9
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60 sec read →RSV and Flu Vaccination Rates Improve in Long-Term Care
Mandatory NHSN reporting drives vaccination increases.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 8
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 7
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60 sec read →International Nurse Recruitment Surges 45%
Filipino and Caribbean nurses increasingly fill RN vacancies.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 6
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 5
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 4
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60 sec read →OIG Audit Identifies Emergency Preparedness Gaps at SNFs
Review finds deficiencies in evacuation planning and backup power.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 3
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 2
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Jan 1
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 31
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60 sec read →2026 Regulatory Preview: Key Compliance Deadlines for SNF Operators
Key regulatory changes SNF operators need to prepare for.
5 min read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 30
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 29
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 28
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60 sec read →Telehealth Adoption in SNFs Doubles Since 2023
Virtual care capabilities now available at 78% of facilities.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 27
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 26
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 25
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 24
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 23
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60 sec read →Year in Review: SNF M&A Activity Reaches 420 Deals in 2025
Transaction volume rebounds to near pre-pandemic levels.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 22
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 21
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 20
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60 sec read →Nurse Aide Shortage Reaches Critical Levels in Rural Markets
Rural facilities report CNA vacancy rates exceeding 25%.
5 min read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 19
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 18
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60 sec read →CareTrust REIT Announces Largest-Ever SNF Portfolio Acquisition
The $500 million deal adds 31 skilled nursing facilities across seven states.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 17
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 16
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 15
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60 sec read →HHS Report Intensifies Scrutiny of Private Equity in Nursing Homes
Federal report recommends expanded oversight of PE-backed acquisitions.
5 min read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 14
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 13
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60 sec read →SNF Occupancy Rates Continue Recovery, Approaching Pre-Pandemic Levels
National occupancy reaches 79.2%, the highest level since March 2020.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 12
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 11
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60 sec read →CMS Repeals Federal Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Requirements
In a dramatic reversal, CMS has rescinded the Biden-era staffing mandate.
6 min read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 10
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 9
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 8
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 7
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 6
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 5
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 4
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60 sec read →CMS Releases Updated Requirements of Participation Guidance for Nursing Homes
Revised State Operations Manual appendix clarifies survey procedures and enforcement expectations.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 3
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 2
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Dec 1
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 30
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 29
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 28
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 27
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60 sec read →Nursing Home Construction Pipeline Reaches 15-Year Low
New facility development declines 40% from 2019 levels as construction costs and regulatory uncertainty deter investment.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 26
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 25
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 24
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 23
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 22
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 21
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 20
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60 sec read →SNFs Prepare for Respiratory Illness Season With Enhanced Protocols
Facilities implement updated CDC guidance on flu, COVID, and RSV as triple threat season approaches peak months.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 19
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 18
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 17
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 16
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 15
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 14
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 13
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60 sec read →GAO Report Highlights Prior Authorization Delays in Medicare Advantage SNF Coverage
Government watchdog finds MA plans deny or delay SNF admissions at higher rates than traditional Medicare.
5 min read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 12
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 11
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 10
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 9
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 8
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 7
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 6
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60 sec read →CMS Releases November Special Focus Facilities List With 88 Nursing Homes
Updated SFF list identifies nursing homes with persistent quality problems requiring enhanced oversight.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 5
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 4
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 3
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 2
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Nov 1
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 31
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 30
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60 sec read →Staffing Mandate Legal Battle: Administration Withdraws Eighth Circuit Appeal
DOJ's voluntary dismissal of appeal signals likely end of federal minimum staffing requirements.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 29
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 28
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 27
Your daily briefing on SNF industry news.
60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 26
Your daily briefing on SNF industry news.
60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 25
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 24
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 23
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60 sec read →SNF Industry Sounds Alarm on CMS Inpatient-Only List Phase-Out
Proposed elimination of 285 procedures from inpatient-only status could reduce Medicare-covered SNF admissions.
5 min read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 22
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 21
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 20
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 19
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 18
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 17
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 16
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60 sec read →CMS Releases October Quality Data Refresh With New Measures
Care Compare updates include first public reporting of health information transfer and COVID vaccination measures.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 15
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 14
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 13
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 12
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 11
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 10
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 9
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60 sec read →CMS Launches Off-Cycle Medicare Revalidation for Nursing Homes
Facilities receive 90-day notices to submit updated enrollment information as CMS implements enhanced provider screening.
4 min read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 8
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 7
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 6
Your daily briefing on SNF industry news.
60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 5
Your daily briefing on SNF industry news.
60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 4
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 3
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60 sec read →FY2026 SNF Payment Rule Takes Effect: What Changed on October 1
The new fiscal year brings a 4.0% Medicare payment increase for skilled nursing facilities, along with updates to quality measures and value-based purchasing.
5 min read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 2
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60 sec read →The Daily Rundown — Oct 1
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