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04/08/2026
PALTC News - April 8
Inside Surviving Nursing Home Audits in the Age of AI
Skilled Nursing News
Nursing home audit success depends on proactive habits. Providers who regularly review their own documentation, stay informed about Medicare policies and audit trends, and make sure each patient encounter is clearly documented and individualized are on the right track. This important topic was the subject of a panel discussion at last month's PALTC26 Annual Conference. Read more.
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Older adults who received a high-dose influenza vaccine experienced a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared with those who received a standard dose, according to a study published in Neurology. Read more.
55 Percent of Surveyed Rural Healthcare Leaders Stress Need for More Senior Living and Care
McKnight's Senior Living
Healthcare executives working in rural communities stress the need for additional facilities and programs for older adults, as well as for emergency and urgent care services, in a new report. Read more.
Skilled Nursing News
Low Medicaid reimbursement rates are making it increasingly difficult for hospitals to transfer patients to nursing homes due to offline beds. As state Medicaid payments fail to keep pace with rising costs, many skilled nursing facilities are becoming more selective—limiting the number of Medicaid patients they accept. Read more.
Balancing Building Access with Safety and Security
Provider Magazine
Senior living facilities need to blend residential comfort, medical readiness, hospitality, and security into a single integrated ecosystem designed around the well-being of older adults. These systems must balance safety and security with accessibility, and regulatory compliance with an atmosphere that still feels like home. Read more.
