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

Regulatory Update

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

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

December 11, 2025

Five Habits That Shape Successful Long-Term Care Administrators

These five practices consistently separate effective administrators from reactive ones.

December 9, 2025

Four Ways to Make the Grievance Process Visible and Understood in Long-Term Care

Here are four effective ways to close the grievance gap and turn concerns into meaningful change.

December 4, 2025

Is Your Rehab Program Truly Meeting the Needs of Your Facility—or Just Meeting the Minimum?

In today’s PDPM environment, “adequate” therapy is no longer sufficient.

December 1, 2025

Sleep Easier: The Top 3 Strategies for LTC Leaders

Practical guidance to calm the biggest worries for Administrators and DONs.

Regulatory Update

November 14, 2025

Government Reopens: What This Means for LTC Providers

With the federal government shutdown now over, CMS and State Survey Agencies are beginning to ramp survey and certification activities back

October 30, 2025

Soul Tired: A Real Talk About Burnout in Long Term Care

Long term care work is emotionally heavy, physically demanding, and spiritually exhausting. Very few people talk about it honestly.

October 23, 2025

The Overlooked Power of GG Coding: Why Accuracy Matters for Your Bottom Line

In today’s skilled nursing environment, Section GG has become one of the most influential components of the Minimum Data Set.

October 22, 2025

When Every Day Counts: Why Therapy Strategy Matters More Than Ever

Shorter hospital stays and higher acuity admissions mean that SNF therapy teams have less time to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes.

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