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Joining today's episode of the RETHINK podcast is Jason Murray, CEO and co-founder of PACS Group, who began his career as a CNA 25 years ago and helped build the company into a major nursing home operator. After its public debut in June 2024, PACS quickly became the subject of an investigation into its billing practices. Murray says that experience led to what he now describes as a “culture of compliance” within the company. Don't miss this exciting episode!

The next episode of our podcast, Rethink, is now available! In this episode, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Tracey Moorhead, President and CEO of the American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN).Subscribe to the Rethink Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today!

The next episode of our podcast, Rethink, is now available! In this episode, Skilled Nursing News speaks with Bill Weisberg, CEO of Saber Healthcare Group. Subscribe to the Rethink Podcast to be notified when new episodes are released. Listen today!

SNF-centric human capital management platform Empeon has over 630,000 users, and today's sponsored episode of RETHINK dives into the insights from that wealth of data, starting with this: more than 20% of skilled nursing labor hours now come from agency staff. Joining host Jack Silverstein of Skilled Nursing News is Empeon Head of Growth and Insight, Morris Isaacson. Along with a dive into the 20% figure, Isaacson shares insights on seasonal hiring trends, fallout from the government shutdown, and his own predictions for 2026. Join us! This episode of RETHINK is brought to you by Empeon.

Joining us in this episode of RETHINK is Gary Blake, CEO of Creative Solutions in Health Care, who shares his outlook for 2026 and the strategies that helped the company thrive in 2025. He breaks down operational moves that improved staffing stability and explains how expanding the use of nurse practitioners has reduced hospital transfers while raising patient satisfaction. Gary also details how Creative Solutions has strengthened relationships with hospital partners and why he believes the industry must push back against an increasingly punitive regulatory environment — including problematic trends in nursing home surveys. Looking ahead, he outlines the company’s plan to significantly expand its Texas footprint. Tune in now!