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Regulatory Update
June 1, 2026
CMS Announces PEPPER Relaunch: Turning Claims Data into Compliance Intelligence
After a multi-year pause, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the return of the PEPPER.
Consulting
May 27, 2026
Improving Quality Measure Performance in Long-Term Care: Five Strategies for Sustainable Change
Strong QM performance requires more than reacting to reports each month - it requires intentional leadership & interdisciplinary teamwork.
Polaris Pulse
May 25, 2026
When Leadership Looks Busy but Accomplishes Little: Three Action Steps to Address Form Without Content
Regulatory Update
May 15, 2026
CMS Releases FY 2026 Federal Monitoring Survey Guidance for Nursing Homes
Polaris Pulse
May 15, 2026
Moments in Bloom: Four Areas Worthy of Celebration in Long-Term Care
Celebrating the heart of our nursing centers-our dedicated staff, compassionate volunteers, and the residents we are privileged to serve.
Ask Amanda
May 12, 2026
Obesity and Malnutrition Coding: Compliance Starts with Provider Documentation
Although these issues may affect reimbursement, the starting point is always compliance.
Polaris Pulse
May 7, 2026
Falls with Major Injury Respecification: Why Documentation and Claims Alignment Matter
CMS released a new training focused on the latest information for the respecification of the Falls with Major Injury Quality Measure
Polaris Pulse
May 1, 2026
APU Improvement Starts with Knowing Where You Stand
There is still time to improve performance this year, but only if teams understand where they stand now and begin tightening the process.
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