Month: January 2026

McKnight’s LTC News, Jan. 28, 2026: ” In 2026, our work continues to foster this pipeline of passionate, skilled professionals into our centers to provide the high-quality care our residents expect and deserve.”

McKnight’s LTC News, Jan. 28, 2026: CMS officials said they were asking states to begin considering falls — in addition to survey scores — partly in response to watchdog calls for better scrutiny of falls prevention and reporting.

McKnight’s LTC News, Jan. 15, 2026: “CMS is adjusting the evaluation of several FY26 SPSS measures in recognition of the Federal government shutdown that occurred from Oct. 1, 2025, through November 12, 2025…”

Skilled Nursing News, Jan. 13, 2026: …operators are also calling for clearer guidance on 5-Claim Probe audits from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), demanding more consistency in surveys and a more detailed direction on new quality measures that took effect Jan. 1.

Skilled Nursing News, Jan. 12, 2026: Larger capacity losses were linked to staffing shortages and hospital impacts, including longer lengths of stay, and greater distances patients traveled for SNF placement.

McKnight’s LTC News, Jan. 11, 2026: “CMS is evaluating how to better present complaint information to ensure it is clear, accurate, and useful for consumers making healthcare decisions…”

McKnight’s LTC News, Jan. 8, 2025: The researchers’ state-by-state breakdown shows a wide range of RN presence on nursing home surveys…

U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, Jan 2, 2026: This action ensures that patients who rely on telemedicine — including seniors, rural residents, people with disabilities, and individuals receiving treatment for mental health conditions or substance use disorder — can continue accessing care without interruption.

Skilled Nursing News, Jan. 5, 2025: “The vulnerable populations we serve deserve safety, accountability and transparency. But today’s regulatory environment hasn’t delivered, and no one is satisfied with the results.”