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.”

Skilled Nursing News, Dec. 30, 2025: “We are witnessing the collapse of America’s long-term care pharmacy infrastructure in real time, led by small, independent [long-term care] pharmacies throughout the country…”

McKnight’s LTC News, Dec. 18, 2025: The mandatory reporting would begin in 2027, but CMS is currently seeking insurance company volunteers to test a pilot starting in the second half of 2026.

McKnight’s LTC News, Dec. 18, 2025: “This is a delay from the original timeline, which was previously set to begin this past fall…”

McKnight’s LTC News, Dec. 11, 2025: New research adds to growing concerns about how Medicaid underpayments can undermine nursing home care…

Skilled Nursing News, Dec. 10, 2025: Associations including the American Health Care Association and National Centers for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) have long asked for relief from the revalidation process, given the many difficulties faced during the process.

McKnight’s LTC News, Dec. 9, 2025: This is the fourth postponement of a deadline for nursing home owners to provide newly expanded, complicated ownership and business relationship information.

McKnight’s Senior Living, Dec. 4, 2025: “Smart policies and sustained funding are essential to ensure adequate numbers of trained and qualified nurse aides, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other caregivers who serve older adults across the aging services continuum…”