Money moves
Ohio Medicaid Proposes Per-Diem Rate Adjustment
The state's proposed FY2026 budget includes a 5.8% increase to the Medicaid nursing facility per-diem rate.
Policy watch
GAO Recommends Enhanced SNF Ownership Disclosure
The watchdog agency called for disclosure of all investors with 5% or greater ownership stakes.
Heads up
State Issues Emergency Rule on Agency Staffing
New caps limit temporary staffing to 20% of total nursing hours.
Deal watch
Distressed Portfolio Attracts Multiple Bidders
A 23-facility troubled portfolio is expected to trade at 60% of replacement cost.
The bottom line
As the sector evolves, the mission remains constant: quality care for those who need it most.