The next Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) submission deadline is approaching, and this quarter brings an important change.
Discharge Function Score: The Hidden Target
To understand performance, agencies need visibility into both sides of the comparison: where the patient finished and where CMS expected that patient to finish.
[Free Webinar] SNF Survey & Audit Readiness: Take the Scare Out of Documentation and ADRs
Surveys 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 habits and visibility into risk every day.
CMS Releases Updated SNF QRP Manual: New Specifications Take Place October 1
The updated manual becomes effective October 1, 2026, and includes several changes affecting measure specifications, reporting guidance and future submission requirements.
[Webinar Recording] Expected to Improve: Understanding Your Discharge Function Score
In this educational webinar, Michelle Horner will break down how the Discharge Function measure is calculated, how risk adjustment helps establish expected performance and more.