QRP Audits, Behind the Curtain: What CMS Is Really Looking at in 2026

QRP audits aren’t random — and they’re not as mysterious as they may seem.

As CMS continues strengthening oversight of quality reporting, more providers are being selected for QRP audits and data validation reviews. Understanding how facilities are chosen, what documentation is examined, and where risk most often exists is critical to avoiding disruption and protecting compliance.

In this webinar, we’ll go behind the curtain of the QRP audit process to clarify what CMS is reviewing and how providers can proactively strengthen documentation and reporting workflows. Our experts will walk through common vulnerabilities, emerging oversight trends and practical strategies to help your team prepare before an audit notice arrives.

What You'll Learn

• How the QRP audit and data validation process works
• What CMS is prioritizing in 2026 reviews
• Common documentation and reporting vulnerabilities
• How QRP audits intersect with MDS, quality measures and reimbursement
• Practical steps to strengthen audit readiness across teams
• Additional regulatory developments SNFs should have on their radar

Who Should Attend

• SNF administrators and executive leaders
• Compliance and quality professionals
• MDS coordinators and clinical documentation teams
• Reimbursement and regulatory staff
• Anyone responsible for QRP reporting and oversight