Weekly Wrap - November 14, 2025

In this week's episode of HealthCap Weekly Wrap, we cover five important stories for senior living professionals. We start with new voluntary compliance guidance from the Office of Inspector General, as reported by McKnight's Long-Term Care News. Though labeled voluntary, it's already shaping how audits and investigations are conducted, making it essential for leadership and compliance teams to review.nursing communities

Next, we discuss a study featured in McKnight's that links higher frontline staff wages to better CMS Five-Star Quality Ratings. Even small pay increases, like $1 per hour, were tied to meaningful improvements in care quality and staffing stability.

We also highlight a study from Cureus that identifies daily energy and protein intake levels needed to prevent weight loss in older residents. These findings give care teams specific nutrition targets to help protect resident health.

From PharMerica, we look at the clinical use of oral phosphate binders in residents with chronic kidney disease. The guide offers strategies for choosing the right binder and improving adherence. We wrap up with an overview of biologics and biosimilars, including how substitution works and the role of the FDA's Purple Book in guiding pharmacy decisions.

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