Money moves
CMS Releases Updated SNF Provider-Specific Payment Data
CMS posted facility-level FY2025 Medicare payment data showing the top decile of SNFs averaged $692 per diem while the bottom decile averaged $412, a 68% gap.
Legislation
House Passes SNF Workforce Development Act 312-118
The House passed the SNF Workforce Development Act, authorizing $250M over five years for CNA training scholarships, wage supplements, and career ladder programs.
Heads up
Seven-State Winter Storm Tests Emergency Preparedness Compliance
A major winter storm across the Plains states triggered emergency plans at over 600 SNFs, with early reports of 15 facilities requiring evacuation assistance from the National Guard.
Regulation
CMS Finalizes Rule Requiring SNFs to Report Ownership Changes Within 30 Days
CMS finalized a rule requiring all SNFs to report changes in ownership, management, or controlling interest to CMS within 30 days, down from the current 90-day window.
The bottom line
The per diem gap between top and bottom facilities is striking, the House just funded $250M for workforce, and ownership changes now have a 30-day clock.