During a Congressional hearing held Wednesday, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to top health agencies as lawmakers questioned HHS actions under his leadership – ranging from workforce reductions at HHS to spending cuts on scientific research, including research impacting older adults […]
Legislators in Minnesota are debating deep cuts to the state’s human services budget, largely impacting nursing homes, to make up for a $6 billion budget deficit. The state’s House and Senate have until May 19 to agree on final cuts. The Senate’s version of the budget has $47 million in nursing home payment system changes, […]
This article is sponsored by Centers Health Care. As CMS prepares to launch the Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) in 2026, hospitals and skilled nursing providers are already laying the groundwork for closer care coordination. Designed to improve outcomes and reduce costs, TEAM marks a shift toward greater collaboration across the care continuum. In this […]
A nursing home regulatory model focused on real-time collaboration between state, federal and provider leaders is crucial, considering existing outdated and punitive regulatory practices seen in some states. In Texas, for example, there’s a disproportionate issuance of immediate jeopardy (IJ) citations and associated financial penalties, which discourage investment in the industry while demoralizing staff, Focused […]
Nursing home assets for National Healthcare Investors (NYSE: NHI) are stable, with coverage increasing during the first quarter, and executives suggesting Tuesday that its skilled nursing portfolio was largely insulated from potential Medicaid cuts. NHI’s geographic exposure was one factor protecting it against any reductions to federal funding. Much of the company’s skilled nursing facility […]
In a bid to maintain operational strength for years to come, CareTrust REIT Inc. (CTRE) made some bold moves during the first quarter, including a $856 million strategic acquisition of U.K.-based Care REIT. CEO and President Dave Sedgwick cited the deal as an example of his company’s desire to seize a window of opportunity to […]
A leaked budget document from the White House shows nursing home-related changes, notably potential elimination of health care workforce programs focused on geriatrics and other aging services, and a prioritization of survey and certification funding. The “pre-decisional” document titled, “The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 2026 Discretionary Budget Passback,” released by Inside Medicine, […]
Plante Moran Living Forward, the senior living development advisory firm affiliated with Plante Moran Realpoint and Plante Moran, welcomes three executives to the firm: Matt Pyles, Jennifer Vasil, and Tim Moran. Southfield, MI— Plante Moran Living Forward (PMLF), the senior living development advisory division of commercial real estate firm Plante Moran Realpoint, is pleased to […]
The Trump Administration is preparing a plan to eliminate federal regulations swiftly and permanently, which could include removal of the nursing home staffing mandate. According to the New York Times, officials at several federal agencies are being instructed to bypass the traditional repeal process, one that often takes years. President Donald Trump has requested officials […]
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding cuts – only temporarily restored by a federal court – would be detrimental to nursing homes in many states if made permanent. Pennsylvania, New York, California, Wisconsin and Minnesota are among the states named in a multi-state lawsuit, which aims to block the Trump administration from […]
This article is sponsored by TeamHealth. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Jon Raffesberger, Director of Clinical Operations, Specialty Services, Post-Acute Care at TeamHealth, to discuss the StayPut program and its role in improving patient care and outcomes. Raffesberger highlights how collaboration between StayPut clinicians and facility staff enhances continuity of […]
Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia are involved in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, as many state departments are concerned that an $11 billion loss in funding would be devastating for the health of nursing home residents as well as community health. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) last week announced […]
Nursing home surveys – already an area of trouble given chronic underfunding – are set to fall into deeper turmoil amid massive workforce cuts and restructuring planned at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, former chief of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), expressed skepticism that the Trump administration’s […]
The future of skilled nursing hinges on strong leadership. While much attention is given to frontline staffing in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), executive leadership across the whole sector is just as critical in navigating financial, regulatory and operational challenges and building a strong industry for the future. So, we’re excited to launch our inaugural Skilled […]
This article is sponsored by Centers Health Care. In this Voices interview, Skilled Nursing News sits down with Kenny Rozenberg, CEO of Centers Health Care, to explore the critical role of social workers in skilled nursing facilities. Rozenberg discusses how Centers Health Care integrates social workers into interdisciplinary care teams, leveraging their expertise to enhance […]
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has recommended that Congress reduce nursing home Medicare base payment rates by 3% for 2026. The Commission tempered their cut, they said, acknowledging uncertainty around the impact of the new nurse staffing requirements on costs to the sector next year. While many in the sector expect the mandate to […]
During a House subcommittee hearing on post-acute care held on Tuesday, Medicare Advantage plans were the target of bipartisan criticism as lawmakers sought solutions to curb the declining access to and affordability of nursing home care, as well as other long-term care, amid staffing shortfalls and proposed Medicaid cuts. Improper denials and delays by Medicare […]
American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR) executives highlighted the strong performance of its Trilogy assets, praising Trilogy’s model for its diversity and flexibility in adjusting to changing market conditions, including possible cuts to Medicaid, and reimbursement for skilled nursing services. Additionally, the executives said that if the proposed Medicaid cuts were to be enacted, Trilogy would […]
Skilled nursing deals are plentiful, and private equity has a large role to play in their abundance, according to leaders at Sabra Health Care REIT (Nasdaq: SBRA). This trend comes amid the possibility of Medicaid cuts, which could be watered down eventually from the current package presented by House Republicans, they noted. Speaking during Sabra’s […]
CareTrust REIT (NYSE: CTRE) executives said Thursday that they have no plans to slow down dealmaking in 2025, noting that the fundamentals for skilled nursing remain strong. They anticipate no major disruptions from potential Medicaid or Medicare changes under the new administration, high interest rates, and exposure to PACS Group (NYSE: PACS) holdings. “Financial markets, […]
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