Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Nurses for Nursing Homes (FAQs), a $275 million recruitment and retention initiative expected to support more than 4,000 nurses nationwide. Beginning October 26, eligible nurses may apply for up to $40,000 in student loan repayment and a $10,000 stipend in exchange for a three-year service commitment at a qualifying nursing… (Testa, October 23, 2026) #Rural Health, #Skilled Nursing Facilities, #Workforce