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[Simple Webinar] Quarterly PBJ Webinar: Q4 2026 EditionThe next Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) submission deadline is approaching, and this quarter brings an important change.Oct 8, 2026 -
[Free Webinar] SNF Survey & Audit Readiness: Take the Scare Out of Documentation and ADRsSurveys and audits can quickly expose gaps in documentation, workflows and compliance processes. Staying ready means more than preparing for a visit—it means building strong...
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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.
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[Webinar Recording] 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...