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Moments in Bloom: Four Areas Worthy of Celebration in Long-Term Care

Ask Amanda: SNF QRP Edition – Protecting Your 2% APU

Regulatory Update

From Regulation to Reality: The FY 2027 Proposed Rule Through an MDS Coordinator’s Lens

February 20, 2026

Managed Care, VBP and TEAM: The Referral Decisions You Don’t Control but Feel Every Day

We spend a lot of time talking about survey risk. And we should.

Regulatory Update

February 17, 2026

CMS QSO-26-03-NH Sends a Clear Message: “Show Your Systems” Not Your Intentions

QSO-26-03-NH was issued on January 30, 2026. A few weeks in, we are already seeing how this guidance is influencing surveyor focus.

Regulatory Update

February 14, 2026

CMS Updates Long-Stay Antipsychotic Quality Measure Calculation: What LTC Facilities Need to Know

CMS updated the calculation methodology for the long-stay antipsychotic Quality Measure

February 12, 2026

Ask Amanda: What Do We Do Now That the ABN Expired on 1/31/26?

What operational steps should have been taken once the ABN expired on January 31, 2026?

Regulatory Update

February 10, 2026

Falls and the Revised SFF Program: Why This Matters Beyond the Candidate List

In late January, CMS revised the Special Focus Facility program.

February 6, 2026

CMS Updates Respiratory Critical Element Pathway: A Small Change That Is Already Showing Up on Survey

February 1, 2026

Are CMS-Funded Resources Part of Your 2026 Strategy?

CMPRP is not a loophole, a handout, or a compliance shortcut.

Regulatory Update

January 28, 2026

The Clock Is Ticking: SNFs Should Review Provider Preview Reports Before February 14

This preview window is a critical opportunity to review and validate your quality data before it becomes public on Medicare.gov & the PDC

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