Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) historically have been required to disclose ownership and managerial control information as part of their Medicare enrollment. However, these requirements were ...

Last year saw a sharp acceleration in new models of value-based care launched by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...

Nursing home operators should keep an eye on which alternative care models states embrace if they want to maximize profits in ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has issued a final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued updated sub-regulatory guidance announcing that the previously established January 1, 2026 deadline for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) ...

CMS said Friday it plans to remove reporting about unsubstantiated complaints from Nursing Home Care Compare next month.

Nursing homes will see a 3.2% increase in their Medicare Part A payments next fiscal year, CMS announced late Thursday. That's a jump from a pay rule proposed in April, in which CMS proposed a 2.8% ...

Despite an underwhelming 2.8% Medicare Part A proposed pay raise, nursing home advocates found reason to be encouraged on several other fronts after the fiscal 2026 SNF PPS rule was released late ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is making updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System ...

Medicare Advantage SNF utilization grew to 47.6% in 2024, with shorter stays and higher occupancy, per Plante Moran's benchmarking report.

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Medicare does not usually cover long-term nursing home costs. However, some plans may fund temporary stays in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) if someone needs specialized care. Medicare classifies ...