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August 11, 2025

CMS Releases Final Rule for FY 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility Payment Updates

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced its final rule updating Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2026.

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October 26, 2016

CMS Releases Final Rule Revising Nursing Home Regulations

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April 14, 2025

CMS Releases Fiscal Year 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

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April 5, 2024

CMS Releases FY 2025 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

On March 28, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2025 (CMS 1802-P).

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January 21, 2022

CMS Releases Latest Report on Antipsychotic Medication Use

The National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care in Nursing Homes has released its Antipsychotic Medicare Use and Data report for the second quarter of 2021. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is tracking the progress of the National Partnership by reviewing publicly reported measures....

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November 18, 2024

CMS Releases New National Quality Strategy Fact Sheets

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Advancing Health Care Safety for All: CMS’ Path to Promote Zero Preventable Harm Fact Sheet and updated the National Quality Strategy Cross-Cutting Initiative Fact Sheet.

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April 6, 2026

CMS Releases Proposed FY 2027 SNF PPS Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) Proposed Rule, outlining several proposed updates to Medicare payment rates, quality programs, and data reporting requirements for skilled nursing faci...

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September 20, 2024

CMS Releases QIO Facility Assessment Tool

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted the QIO Facility Assessment Tool on its website. The assessment aims to evaluate the resident population and determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights an...

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August 4, 2023

CMS Releases SNF Final Rule; Increases 2024 Payments By 4%

On July 31, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS) for fiscal year (FY) 2024.

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February 2, 2026

CMS Releases Updates to State Operations Manual

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced updates to the State Operations Manual (SOM), introducing revised and clarified guidance to strengthen survey and enforcement processes.