Federal healthcare reimbursement policy is undergoing its most significant transformation in years. Join us for an in-depth update on the latest Medicare and Medicaid developments affecting skilled nursing and post-acute care providers, including the FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule, wage index changes, Medicaid financing reforms under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, state-directed payment limitations, Medicare Advantage trends, and emerging value-based payment strategies. Attendees will gain practical insights into how these regulatory changes may impact reimbursement, patient access, operational performance, and long-term financial sustainability, while learning strategies to help their organizations successfully navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.

Nurse Learner Outcome:  Upon completion of this educational activity, 80% of participants will report a knowledge gain of new federal Medicare and Medicaid policy changes affecting skilled nursing and post-acute care providers.

Learner Objectives:

1. Describe key provisions of the FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule, major Medicaid regulatory developments, and relevant provisions of the OBBBA affecting post-acute care providers.
2. Explain how changes to Medicare wage index methodology, Medicaid state-directed payment limits, and retroactive eligibility requirements may affect reimbursement and access to care.
3. Analyze the financial and operational implications of federal reimbursement reforms on skilled nursing facilities, residents, referral sources, and healthcare systems.
4. Evaluate organizational risks and opportunities associated with Medicare Advantage growth, value-based care initiatives, and evolving population health management strategies.
5. Apply reimbursement and regulatory updates to identify practical actions that support compliance, financial sustainability, care coordination, and patient outcomes within post-acute care settings.