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CMS Releases Updated SNF QRP Manual: New Specifications Take Place October 1The updated manual becomes effective October 1, 2026, and includes several changes affecting measure specifications, reporting guidance and future submission requirements. -
[Free Webinar] Expected to Improve: Understanding Your Discharge Function ScoreIn this educational webinar, Michelle Horner will break down how the Discharge Function measure is calculated, how risk adjustment helps establish expected performance and more.
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CY 2026 HHVBP Preview Reports: Review Performance Before the DeadlineCMS has released the Preview Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Annual Performance Reports (APRs) for the expanded Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model.
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[Webinar Recording] Texas PASRR Pathway: Paving the Way for a Successful TransitionJoin Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) PASRR policy leaders for this Technical Assistance webinar focused on the steps that support a successful transition...
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[Webinar Recording] HHVBP: The Score Is Just the Start, Finding the Path from Performance to ImprovementMichelle Horner explains how achievement points, improvement points and Total Performance Scores are calculated, how to interpret both the IPR and APR, and more.
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FY 2027 SNF Final Rule: A Practical Look at What CMS FinalizedCMS has finalized its fiscal year 2027 updates to the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System, including changes to Medicare payment rates, the SNF Quality...
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[Webinar Recording] SNF Final Rule 2027: The Final Stretch to FY 2027 ReadinessCMS has finalized its FY 2027 updates to Medicare payment, quality reporting and value-based purchasing policies for skilled nursing facilities.
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Important iQIES Linking Information: What Simple Clients Need to KnowTo remain connected for the July through September staffing data submission, due Nov. 14, 2026, and all future submissions, Simple clients will need to approve...