OIG SEEKS $454M FOR FY 2026, PRIORITIZING NURSING HOME OVERSIGHT AND ANTIPSYCHOTIC DRUG USE
Skilled Nursing News, May 30, 2025
“OIG is committed to protecting nursing home residents and providing oversight of Medicare and Medicaid payments for their care..."

AI SYSTEM SPOTS OLDER ADULTS WITH LTC FACILITY EXPOSURE, HIGH-RISK FOR DRUG RESISTANT INFECTIONS
McKnight's LTC News, May 26, 2025
The technology works by analyzing free-text admission notes that doctors write when people arrive at the hospital. 

PROVIDERS FIGHTING FOR BETTER SENATE BUDGET BILL AFTER "COLD HEARTED" HOUSE VERSION PASSES
McKnight's LTC News, May 23, 2025
“Medicaid must have proper resources and states must have proper adaptability to meet their obligations... but the one thing senators must not compromise is Medicaid for our nation’s most vulnerable and growing elderly population.”

HOUSE PASSES TAX BILL WITH MAJOR MEDICAID CHANGES SEEN AS IMPACTING NURSING HOMES
Skilled Nursing News, May 22, 2025
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the bill will trigger cuts of $500 billion from Medicare and $700 billion in Medicaid funding to states over the 10-year period.

SUPREME COURT RULING WILL HIT NURSING HOMES AS TRUMP GETS OK TO DEPORT VENEZUELANS IN PROTECTION PROGRAM
McKnight's LTC News, May 22, 2025
“These workers are essential to the long-term care system, and removing their ability to work legally threatens the stability of services older Americans depend on.”

PROPOSED BUDGET CUTS COULD CRIPPLE CALIFORNIA'S MASSIVE SKILLED NURSING NETWORK
McKnight's LTC News, May 20, 2025
The changes would take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and would slash more than $300 million during the coming fiscal year and $800 million for the 2026-2027 budget. 

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