McKnight’s LTC News, June 17, 2026: While the researchers underscored that the sheer number of closures feared by some during the early pandemic never materialized, they also said that federal emergency funding wasn’t necessarily the reason for limited closures.

Skilled Nursing News, June 16. 2026: Among highly contagious – and potentially deadly pathogens – Candida auris, or  C. auris, a fungal infection, and CRE infections caused by Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, present some of the greatest risks…

Skilled Nursing News, June 11, 2026: “The extremely high overturn rate indicates that some enrollees were initially denied medically necessary care and raises concerns about denials that were not appealed…”

McKnight’s Senior Living, June 11, 2026: The US Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday unveiled the launch of the Federal Elder Justice Action Plan, a government-wide strategy to improve the safety and financial security of older adults.

McKnight’s LTC News, June 8, 2026: As AHCA/NCAL members, staff and vendor partners hit Capitol Hill Tuesday, they’ll be largely focused on three major issues: workforce, Medicare Advantage and a change to Medicare’s 3-day hospital stay requirement for skilled nursing coverage.

Park Place Live, June 4, 2026: The fight for the restoration of workforce funding for California skilled nursing providers has moved to the legislative front after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) did not include such funds in his May Revision to the state budget.

McKnight’s LTC News, May 28, 2026: The Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report reveals how often and to what extent facilities are billing traditional Medicare for key therapy and nursing services, and how long they’re keeping patients in-house.

Park Place Live, May 14, 2026: “Presently, CAHF and its members are continuing to work with state leaders throughout the remainder of the budget process to advocate for “restoring these critical workforce investments and protecting access to skilled nursing care for Californians who depend on it…”

Skilled Nursing News, May 13, 2026: Under the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM), “case mix creep” refers to coding increases for certain conditions like malnutrition, depression and swallowing disorders – the agency is unsure whether this is inappropriate coding or a reflection of improved documentation and patient care.