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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

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.

Building a Strong Physician Query Process in Skilled Nursing Facilities: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right

A strong physician query process is key to SNF compliance, reimbursement, and care quality. Learn how to build one that works.

Have You Added Health Equity to Your QAPI Plan Yet?

Why Every Employee Needs to Understand Your Facility’s Commitment to Equitable, Person-Centered Care.

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