Changes Of Ownership Of Hospital & Skilled Nursing Facilities: An Analysis Of Newly-Released CMS Data

On April 20, 2022, the U.S. Office of Health Policy published this analysis of newly-released data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding changes of ownership of hospital and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). This report explores this new dataset and offers preliminary insights into how these data on ownership changes can support policies bolstering competition in health care as well as ensuring program integrity in Medicare and Medicaid . . .