https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/long-term-care Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Long-term care - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15833/medicare-program-hospital-inpatient-prospective-payment-systems-for-acute-care-hospitals-ipps-and Notice of a final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revising the hospital inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) for operating and capital-related costs of acute care hospitals for fiscal year 2027. This rule also makes changes to Medicare graduate medical education (GME) for teaching hospitals; payment policies and the annual payment rates for the Medicare prospective payment system (PPS) for inpatient hospital services provided by long-term care hospitals; and requirements for certain quality programs, among other things. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) also adopts certain health information technology (health IT) standards and specifications on behalf of HHS. These regulations are effective October 1, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38836 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/31/2026-15562/medicare-program-prospective-payment-system-and-consolidated-billing-for-skilled-nursing-facilities Notice of final rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updating the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system (PPS) payment rates for fiscal year 2027. This rule also updates the requirements for the SNF Quality Reporting Program and the SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program. These regulations are effective October 1, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38820 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdstate.edu/news/2026/06/addressing-rural-nursing-crisis Offers an interview with a South Dakota State University assistant professor in the College of Nursing about rural healthcare challenges and the work the university is doing to address nursing workforce shortages in both short-term acute care and long-term care settings in rural communities. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38685 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://wyofile.com/with-high-costs-and-access-gaps-wyomings-elder-care-landscape-is-in-crisis/ Discusses the shortage in affordable long term care services coupled with an aging population both nationally and in Wyoming. Discusses the challenges facing family caregivers and highlights a Wyoming nonprofit that offers nonmedical assistance to older adults aging at home. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38670 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500