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CMS changes PDPM website, says new RAI manual to be delivered early

Publish Date February 15, 2019

After receiving a barrage of feedback, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is updating its new website for the Patient-Driven Payment Model, and touting a quick release for a much-anticipated regulatory/training manual

CareTrust sees SNF market heating up, plans $300M in new deals

Publish Date February 15, 2019

Medicare for more: Senators pushing to expand coverage to 50-year-olds

Publish Date February 15, 2019

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Publish Date February 15, 2019

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