Regulatory
Finance
CMS Announces 2026 PDPM Rate Updates: Net 2.7% Increase with Case-Mix Recalibrations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released final rule adjustments for skilled nursing facility reimbursement rates effective October 2026, reflecting updated market basket indices and case-mix weight recalibrations...
📅 January 16, 2026
⏱️ 4 min read
Staffing
Regulatory
Federal Staffing Mandate Implementation Timeline: What SNFs Need to Know for 2026
With the federal minimum staffing requirements set to take effect in phases starting May 2026, facilities must begin workforce planning now. Key compliance thresholds include 3.48 HPRD minimum with RN coverage requirements...
📅 January 16, 2026
⏱️ 6 min read
Staffing
Operations
Nurse Staffing Crisis Deepens: Agency Rates Up 11% in Q4 2025, Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels
Travel nurse and agency staffing costs continue to climb despite cooling labor markets in other sectors. Regional analysis shows Southern states experiencing highest increases at 14.2% quarter-over-quarter...
📅 January 15, 2026
⏱️ 5 min read