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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

August 21, 2026

Antipsychotics Under Renewed Scrutiny: Why Balanced Oversight Matters

Dash Prevention Is a Process, Not a Cleanup Task

The message was clear: QRP compliance is not just a regulatory requirement; it directly impacts reimbursement.

The Surveyor’s Trail: Does Your Resident’s Story Match Your Documentation?

One of the most important truths in survey readiness is understanding that a surveyor’s journey does not live only in the medical record.

Regulatory Update

June 2026 Quarterly Confidential Feedback Reports Now Available: What SNFs Need to Know

CMS has released the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Quarterly Confidential Feedback Reports for Fiscal Year 2027.

Regulatory Update

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.

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.

When Leadership Looks Busy but Accomplishes Little: Three Action Steps to Address Form Without Content

Regulatory Update

CMS Releases FY 2026 Federal Monitoring Survey Guidance for Nursing Homes

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.

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