The big picture: Skilled nursing facilities could see a 2.8% payment increase and inpatient rehabilitation facilities could see a 2.6% boost beginning in October 2025 if two proposed rules from CMS are adopted without change.
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Proposed FY ’26 SNF and IRF Rules: Payment Increases, Roll Back of SDOH Items
APTA’s review and analysis of the first proposed rules released in the new administration offer insight into the new regulatory landscape.
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