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Regulatory Update

September 22, 2026

CMS October 2026 RAI Manual Update: What SNFs Need to Know

September 1, 2026

Ask Amanda: The FY 2027 Final Rule: What Every MDS Coordinator Should Be Doing Now

Regulatory Update

August 21, 2026

CMS Raised the Bar: What the July 2026 Five-Star Refresh Means for Your Quality Measure Rating

How Covenant Living Improved Its Reimbursement Rate and Overcame Staffing Gaps through Polaris Group’s Offsite MDS Coordinator Program

A case study on how Covenant Living Communities and Services benefited from Polaris Group's Offsite MDS Coordinator Program.

The 10 Most Common FTags and How to Address Them

FTag citations have changed dramatically during COVID-19. Learn about the 10 most frequently cited and how to stay in compliance.

Regulatory Update

BREAKING NEWS: Judge Strikes Down Nursing Home Staffing Rule in Major Victory

Judge strikes down nursing home staffing mandate, allowing flexible solutions and innovation in care quality.

FTag 582 – Changes Effective January 1, 2025

Using Quality in Focus as the foundation, Polaris Group highlights FTag 582 Medicaid/Medicare Coverage/Liability Notice.

Regulatory Update

Revised Long Term Care Surveyor Guidance - CMS News Release 11/18/24

Surveyor updates coming in February, what you need to know.

Regulatory Update

CMS issues new mandate under F880 Infection Prevention and Control effective April 1. Are you prepared?

Effective April 1st, surveyors will evaluate the use of EBP, Polaris Group suggests the implementation of 5 processes to avoid citations.

F695 Respirator/Tracheostomy Care and Suctioning

Learn about the 7 measures your community can utilize to reduce the risk of a F695 citation.

F921 Safe/Functional/Sanitary/Comfortable Environment

Avoid a F921 citation by promoting a comfortable, clean, and safe environment in your facility.

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