Friday, August 14, 2026 - Updated Daily
Friday, August 14, 2026 - Updated Daily
CMS did not put out the View Rule as a routine paperwork exercise. For operators already carrying margin pressure, survey exposure, labor inflation, and reimbursement uncertainty, this request for information is a signal. It suggests CMS is…
My last post covered the legislative activity (Congress) concerning private equity’s role and investment in healthcare, particularly physician practices and hospitals https://rhislop3.com/legislation-restricting-pe-role-in-healthcare/ . Aside from legislation, a myriad of federal agencies are equally engaged. Federal…
Overview On May 11, House Republicans introduced a 160-page (Subtitle D Health Ae3638d840 | PDF | Medicaid | Federal Government Of The United States) bill aiming to implement nationwide Medicaid work requirements and stricter eligibility…
A trend I have been following for some time is the shift in demographics worldwide or more specifically, the growth in seniors coupled with the fall off of birthrate in virtually all first-world countries. On…
As we continue the political transition post Donald Trump’s election victory, healthcare reform and the campaign promise to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) is making news. At the center of the MAHA movement is Robert…
Across my multiple decade career, I have spent a great deal of my work life mentoring and coaching executives and boards on developing effective habits and systems. As I have done a fair amount of…
Back in December of 2023 (late), I wrote a post with my 2024 Outlook. I dusted off the “old” crystal ball and peering deeply, I offered a few prognostications. The post is available here: https://rhislop3.com/2023/12/27/wednesday-feature-outlook-for-2024/…
Last Friday, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a ruling regarding whether healthcare providers (Assisted Living included) have immunity against negligence claims, COVID and non-COVID related. The decision is available here: James v. Geneva Nursing &…
A recent federal funds rate cut by the Federal Reserve of 50 bps has created a bit of optimism in the M&A and capital development arena for senior living and senior housing. The expectation of…
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