CMS has updated the Quality Measure (QM) rating thresholds used in the Nursing Home Care Compare Five-Star Rating System beginning with the July 2026 refresh. d
[Free Webinar] Mapping the GG Journey: Navigating Admission to Expected Outcomes
In this in-depth webinar, Jolene Johnson will guide attendees through the full GG journeyfrom capturing accurate baseline scores to understanding how CMS uses MDS data and resident characteristics to determine expected discharge outcomes.
[Free Webinar] The M2020 Medication Question: Is Your Team Scoring What Really Matters?
This webinar will take a deeper look at M2020: what it measures, why it matters and where agencies often run into challenges.
[Free Webinar] Quarterly PBJ Webinar: Q3 2026 Edition
CMS announced that PBJ submission will move into iQIES on Aug. 17, 2026. Simple experts will review what the transition may mean for skilled nursing facilities.
CY 2027 Home Health Proposed Rule: What Agencies Should Know
CMS has issued the CY 2027 Home Health Prospective Payment System proposed rule, which includes proposed updates to home health payment rates, quality reporting timelines, and more.