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Medicaid Spending in the DOGE Radar

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Introduction Mr. Musk’s DOGE team has requested access to CMS systems, which manage over $1 trillion in annual payments, according to documents obtained by the New York Times. This initiative, led by Mr. Musk’s longtime associate Steve Davis, aligns with a broader effort to reduce federal spending by scrutinizing payments and contracts. Hospital and health … Read more

SNF Survey and Certification Update

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When the 2025 Final SNF PPS Rule was released, the focus was on Medicare rate increases.  This is typically known as the “headline”. But as readers and followers here know, there is always a regulatory tidbit or two that can be even more significant in terms of operations, particularly as more and more Medicare patient … Read more