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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

August 25, 2025

Fractured Foundations: Why Leadership Teams in Long-Term Care Are Struggling—and How to Fix It

LTC is one of the most regulated, emotionally charged, and operationally complex sectors in healthcare. What's behind the dysfunction?

August 23, 2025

Antipsychotic Side Effects: Would Your Staff Recognize the Signs?

Staff who administer, monitor, or document antipsychotic use must be trained to recognize the early warning signs of serious side effects.

Regulatory Update

August 20, 2025

CMS Moves to Repeal Nursing Home Staffing Mandate

In a major shift for long-term care, CMS has signaled its intent to repeal the federal minimum staffing standards for nursing homes.

Regulatory Update

August 18, 2025

CMS Freezes Nursing Home Care Compare Data to Ensure Accuracy and Reliability

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a temporary freeze on the Nursing Home Care Compare data as of August 17.

Regulatory Update

August 10, 2025

CMS SNF QRP Validation Audits

In the FY 2024 Final Rule, CMS introduced the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Validation Program.

Regulatory Update

CMS Releases Final RAI Manual v1.20.1 – Effective October 1, 2025

On August 29, 2025, CMS released the final version of the MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual (v1.20.1), effective October 1, 2025.

Regulatory Update

CMS Final Rule for SNFs: FY 2026

CMS issued the FY 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) final rule on July 31, 2025.

Repeat Offenders: Why F880, F812, and F761 Keep Leading LTC Citations

The same 3 deficiencies are plaguing SNFs—and they’re costly. Here's how to address F880, F812 & F761 before surveyors cite you.

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