Money moves
Medicare Part A Spending Trends Point to Strong Q4
Preliminary data suggests Medicare Part A SNF spending increased 6.8% year-over-year in Q4, driven by higher acuity admissions and rate increases.
Policy watch
State Associations Preview 2026 Legislative Priorities
Provider groups in 15 states have announced workforce funding and Medicaid rate increases as top priorities for upcoming legislative sessions.
Heads up
Respiratory Illness Activity Peaks in Multiple States
CDC surveillance data shows elevated flu and RSV activity in 22 states, with nursing homes implementing enhanced visitor screening protocols.
Deal watch
2026 Investment Outlook Reports Released
Major healthcare real estate advisors published year-ahead forecasts, predicting continued SNF transaction activity with per-bed prices stable to slightly higher.
The bottom line
Sunday finds the industry looking toward 2026 with cautious optimism while managing seasonal respiratory illness challenges.