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Regulatory Update

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

Regulatory Update

April 3 Revision to QSO-26-03-NH Brings Important Clarifications

Regulatory Update

Federal Staffing Rule Update What For-Profit Nursing Homes Need to Know

‘Take a Deep Breath,’ and Be Confident Your Respiratory Therapy Program is Revenue Enhancing and Compliant

Why is RT an area that is often inadequately supported by the medical record, which risks issues with reimbursement and compliance?

Quality Measure Drill Down: Discharge Function Score

Discover how to accurately determine Discharge Function Scores and improve clinical processes for better quality measure outcomes.

FTag 686 Treatment and Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcers

Quality in Focus: Treatment and Services to Prevent/Heal Pressure Ulcers. A multidisciplinary approach for resident safety.

MDS News and Guidance

Optimizing Outcomes: The SLP Component in PDPM and Why All the Pieces Matter

Under PDPM, the SLP Component is underutilized. Proper coding and training can enhance care and reimbursement in skilled nursing facilities.

FTag 725 Sufficient Nursing Staff

Practical tips to tackle the top 3 challenges faced by staffing-strapped facilities during our mock surveys.

Did the Recent Refresh Drop Your Star Rating?

Regulatory Update

February 18, 2025

In Like a Lamb, Out Like a Lion - Revised Long-Term Care Surveyor Guidance

Revised Long-Term Care Surveyor Guidance Effective March 24, 2025

January 28, 2025

2024 In Review: The Top 5 FTag Citations

Using Quality in Focus as the foundation, Polaris Group highlights the nationwide Top Five Citations of 2024 and prevention tips.

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