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This week’s episode explores the evolving landscape of senior care, from preparing for new value-based care models to addressing critical infrastructure risks, increasing regulatory oversight, and balancing innovation with accountability. Each story highlights practical steps leaders can take to strengthen operations, improve outcomes, and stay ahead of industry changes.

How Nursing Homes Must Build Core Functions Now — Examines how providers must prepare for CMS’s LEAD model by building capabilities in data, care coordination, and accountability for value-based care.

HHS OIG Audit Highlights (A-02-23-01022) — Identifies widespread deficiencies in nursing home emergency power systems, including generator maintenance issues, insufficient circuit coveragees.

Nursing Home Critics Outline Plan for Michigan Lawmakers to Protect Residents — Details a Michigan diting authority and strengthen oversight following findings of abuse, neglect, understaffing, and transparency concerns.

I-SNP Issue Brief — Explores the benefits and risks of Institutional Special Needs Plans, raising concerns about financial incentivesand the need for stronger CMS oversight and resident protections.

Surviving Sepsis Campaign: International Guidelines — Provides updated clinical guidance on early identification and treatment of sepsis to improve outcomes for high-risk older adults through timely, standardized care