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July 16th, 2026

CMS Launches Risk-Based Survey Process to Reward High-Performing Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new risk-based survey (RBS) process that reduces the frequency and intensity of inspections at top-performing nursing homes, freeing up state resources to focus on facilities where residents face greater health and safety risks.

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Government

July 26th, 2024

Senators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Federal legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate would bolster the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which advocates for long-term care residents and monitors conditions and care within long-term care facilities.

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June 2nd, 2026

CMS Freezes New Hospice and Home Health Medicare Enrollment in Sweeping Fraud Crackdown

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has imposed a six-month nationwide moratorium on new Medicare enrollment for hospice agencies and home health agencies (HHAs), effective May 13, 2026.

Washington Bureau

April 24th, 2026

FDA Fast-Tracks Psychedelic-Based Mental Health Treatments as Aging America Faces Rising Long-Term Care Risk

Federal regulators are accelerating psychedelic-based mental health treatments for serious conditions. Many veterans, researchers, and patient advocates applauded the move as a long-overdue, bipartisan step to address the mental health crisis, including major depressive disorder in older adults.

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Government

April 12th, 2026

Proposal to Allow Use of Qualified Money for Long-Term Care Now Law

A once-proposed idea is now law. Learn how SECURE 2.0 allows limited, penalty-free use of retirement funds for Long-Term Care Insurance—and what it really means for your plan.

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Government

April 3rd, 2026

FDA Moves to Speed Biosimilar Development, Lower Prescription Drug Costs

The FDA has unveiled draft guidance to accelerate biosimilar approvals, reduce testing costs, and expand access to affordable biologic alternatives for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other chronic conditions.

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Lifestyle

March 30th, 2026

Medicare Scam Calls: Types of Scams and Protecting Your Identity

Telemarketing phone scammers seem to be calling non-stop to get seniors' personal information. Medicare will never call anyone, and insurance agents cannot make telemarketing calls. Protect your personal information.

Washington Bureau

Government

November 4th, 2023

Fifteen Governors Challenge Biden on 'Unrealistic' Staffing Mandate, Citing Disruption to State Initiatives

A coalition of fifteen governors has confronted President Biden over an 'unrealistic' staffing mandate for nursing homes, arguing it undermines state-level initiatives. They assert that this one-size-fits-all federal directive could unravel the progress made in addressing health care staffing shortages at the state level.

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Government

December 12th, 2025

Illinois Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying — A New Era for End-of-Life Choice

Illinois becomes first Midwest state to allow terminally ill adults to access medical aid in dying, joining growing U.S. and international movement.

Washington Bureau

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Washington Bureau

Explore Washington's latest contributions to LTC News.

CMS Launches Risk-Based Survey Process to Reward High-Performing Nursing Homes

Senators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

CMS Freezes New Hospice and Home Health Medicare Enrollment in Sweeping Fraud Crackdown

FDA Fast-Tracks Psychedelic-Based Mental Health Treatments as Aging America Faces Rising Long-Term Care Risk

Proposal to Allow Use of Qualified Money for Long-Term Care Now Law

FDA Moves to Speed Biosimilar Development, Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Medicare Scam Calls: Types of Scams and Protecting Your Identity

Fifteen Governors Challenge Biden on 'Unrealistic' Staffing Mandate, Citing Disruption to State Initiatives

Illinois Legalizes Medical Aid in Dying — A New Era for End-of-Life Choice

Building a Supportive Community Committed to Better Care and Education