A few important CMS moves just landed or are about to — mostly good news on relief, but with some prep work coming up fast. Here’s the no-fluff breakdown: Quick Context on the Bigger Picture (Still in Play) What to Jump On Today (Real Action Items) Snapshot Table for Quick… Listen ⇢

A new review of 2025 facility staffing data shows that certified nursing assistant and licensed nurse turnover remains the single largest operational risk for skilled nursing facilities going into 2026. Many markets report annual CNA turnover above 40 percent and LPN/RN turnover between 25 and 30 percent. Administrators cited schedule… Listen ⇢

1. Medicare Part A & B SNF Billing Codes Updated (Effective Today) Effective January 1, 2026, the Medicare Part A and Part B Skilled Nursing Facility consolidated billing files were updated with new HCPCS codes and descriptor changes that affect billable services within SNFs. This includes additions to Part B… Listen ⇢