McKnight’s LTC News, July 16, 2026: About 1 in 8 (12%) of nursing homes will qualify for the new risk-based survey initially, officials said. The first will take place Sept. 8, which is the same month the new icon will be initiated.

Skilled Nursing News, July 10, 2026: “We have submitted detailed recommendations on a better way to make the nursing home oversight system more effective and efficient while upholding accountability and transparency…”

McKnight’s LTC News, July 9, 2026: The latest proposed changes —  affecting mostly auditory, diaphragmatic, digestive, endocrine, respiratory and urinary procedures — are the second round.