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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.
Caring for the Ages
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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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.
