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Policy & Healthcare Financing
Investigations, clinical standards, and regulatory tracking across this sector of post-acute and residential care.
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News
Does Medicare pay for long-term care? Many people get it wrong — and it may cost them later
According to reporting from CNBC, AOL.com, and 24/7 Wall St., Medicare coverage for long-term care remains widely misunderstood—and the mistake can…
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News
Analyzing the Impact of Lower Medicare Advantage SNF Utilization Rates
According to AHCA/NCAL, MedPAC data shows lower skilled nursing facility use among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries than among other Medicare-covered…
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Policy & Healthcare Financing
Medicare benefit periods in nursing homes: cost implications
Starting in January 2026, a Medicare beneficiary admitted to a skilled nursing facility could face up to $17,360 in Medicare Part A coinsurance for…