[Webinar Recording] 2027 SNF Proposed Rule: Shining a Light on Regulatory Changes

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[Free Webinar] 2027 SNF Proposed Rule

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CMS has released the FY 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Proposed Rule, outlining a new set of updates that will impact payment, quality reporting, value-based purchasing and data submission requirements. 

As with prior years, these changes extend beyond policy language and will directly influence how facilities are evaluated, reported and reimbursed. 

In this session, our experts will break down the most important components of the FY 2027 Proposed Rule, including updates to SNF payment ratesQuality Reporting Program (QRP) requirements and Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program changes. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of what is changing, what timelines to be aware of and how these updates may impact operations. 

We will also review key Requests for Information (RFIs) included in the proposed rule and what they signal about future regulatory direction across quality reporting, payment models and care delivery. 

What You'll Learn

  • Key updates included in the FY 2027 SNF Proposed Rule
  • Changes to SNF payment and market basket adjustments
  • Updates to SNF Quality Reporting (QRP), including quality measure and submission requirement changes
  • Important developments within the SNF Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program
  • What current RFIs signal about future changes to quality reporting, payment models and care delivery
  • Practical considerations for preparing your organization for proposed changes

Who Should Attend

  • SNF Administrators and Executive Leaders
  • Compliance and Quality Professionals
  • Directors of Nursing and Clinical Leadership Teams
  • MDS Coordinators and Reimbursement Staff
  • Anyone responsible for regulatory compliance and reporting in skilled nursing

Meet your speakers

Tara (Britz) Altenritter
Director, Solution Management | Simple, a Netsmart solution

Tara has over 25 years of experience in post-acute care, beginning as an occupational therapist before moving into quality, regulatory outcomes, and product strategy. As Director of Solution Management at Simple, she leverages her clinical background to translate complex regulations into practical, user-friendly tools.

Pat Newberry
Clinical Reimbursement Consultant

Pat has over 25 years of post-acute care experience with expertise in MDS, RAI and Medicare education. She is a Clinical Reimbursement Consultant and former VP of Clinical Services in the technology industry, known for helping SNFs navigate reimbursement and compliance with clarity and confidence.

Joe Price
Regulatory Solutions Strategist | Netsmart

Joe brings over a decade of expertise in regulatory strategy. He has played a pivotal role in shaping public policy and integrating solutions within healthcare organizations to drive the industry's transition to value-based care. Joe has also influenced solution workflow designs and enhanced processes for capturing essential information and optimizing reimbursement outcomes.

Kelly Keefe
Senior Director/GM, Executive Strategist–Senior Living | Netsmart

Kelly aligns technology, client insights and market trends to shape the future of senior care. A registered nurse with a business degree, she has held leadership roles at Serviam Care Network, MatrixCare, ResMed and NTT DATA. She is passionate about advancing operators and caregivers through innovation, advocacy and strategies that improve coordination and outcomes.


11 Comments on “[Webinar Recording] 2027 SNF Proposed Rule: Shining a Light on Regulatory Changes”

    1. Hello Leslie!

      You should be able to register for the webinar by clicking the button above. If you have any questions or issues, please contact me at simple@ntst.com

      Thank you – Andy

    1. Hello Jan!

      Yes, this webinar will be recorded and sent out. Just sign up for the webinar via the button above, and you will be on the list to receive that email with the recording and the handouts following the webinar.

      Thank you! – Andy

    1. Hello!

      Thank you for the question! We currently do not offer CEUs for our webinars.

      Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you! – Andy

  1. I was not able to attend webinar, will there be a recording sent via email for those that did register but were not able to attend? Thank you.

    1. Hello!

      An email should have been sent out the day following the webinar with a link to the recording and the slides. You can access that page by clicking the button above!

      If you have any questions, please reach out to me at ajohannes@ntst.com

      Thank you! – Andy

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