Money moves
Virginia Announces Enhanced FMAP Allocation
Federal enhanced matching funds will support a 6% temporary rate increase through June 2026.
Policy watch
CDC Updates Respiratory Illness Guidance for LTC
Revised recommendations emphasize vaccination and early antiviral treatment.
Heads up
Cybersecurity Incident Affects Regional Chain
Electronic health records offline at 14 facilities following ransomware attack.
Deal watch
Operator Announces Strategic Review of Non-Core Markets
The company expects to divest 25-30 facilities in secondary markets.
The bottom line

From rate negotiations to regulatory compliance, the work of running quality nursing homes never stops.