09/10/2025

PALTC News - September 3

Long-Term Care Docs Rally Against Proposed 50% 'Sledgehammer' Pay Cut

McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Physician advocates are kicking up a storm over an unexpected proposal in CMS' 2026 Physician Pay Rule that would cut Medicare Part B indirect practice expense payments in half — but only for "facility-based" practitioners. PALTmed's Alex Bardakh weighs in. Read more.

How 3 Skilled Nursing Providers Strengthen Workforce With Data, Culture, Career Pipelines

Skilled Nursing News
Building a strong and stable workforce continues to rank among the most daunting challenges across the skilled nursing sector, but providers are notching wins in recruitment and retention. Read more.

In Most States, Assisted Living is a Better Financial Deal for Older Adults than Aging in Place at Home: Study

McKnight's Senior Living
Older adults can save tens of thousands of dollars annually by choosing assisted living communities over aging in place in their homes in the greater community, according to a new study. Read more.