Money moves
Texas Medicaid Managed Care Rates Announced
MCOs received a 3.1% rate increase for nursing facility services, effective September 1.
Policy watch
Administration Signals Support for SNF Payment Reform
Officials indicated openness to PDPM refinements addressing therapy utilization.
Heads up
Flu Vaccination Rates Lag Behind Prior Year
CDC data shows nursing home staff vaccination rates 8 points below 2024 levels.
Deal watch
HUD Refinancing Supports Portfolio Stabilization
A 14-facility operator completed $120M in HUD 232 refinancings at favorable rates.
The bottom line
Quality, compliance, and financial sustainability remain the triple challenge for today's SNF leaders.