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Strategies for QIPP Year 8 success
With Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) Year 8, nursing facilities have had to navigate new timelines, performance targets, and adjusted measurement methodologies to maximize funding opportunities. This webinar breaks down the latest QIPP updates, including changes to baseline determinations, staffing metrics, RN coverage, and quality measure benchmarks.
Join us for actionable strategies and practical examples to help you meet critical requirements, improve performance metrics, and align with evolving QIPP expectations – all while maximizing funding opportunities and improving resident outcomes.
Webinar Objectives:
- Program Updates: Examine the key changes that took place with QIPP Year 8 like adjusted quarters, scorecard timelines, and performance targets.
- Performance Metrics: Explore critical quality measures and staffing metrics for funding, including RN coverage and MDS benchmarks.
- Strategic Compliance: Identify actionable strategies to protect your QIPP compliance and support performance outcomes.
- Baselines & Benchmarks: Learn how baseline data and benchmarks are determined, and how to use them to exceed improvement goals.
- Funding Opportunities: Discover best practices for leveraging resources and maintaining eligibility for non-disbursed funds distribution.
This webinar is your guide to thriving under QIPP Year 8. Don't miss out on actionable insights to support your facility's performance and funding.
[Webinar] Texas QIPP in Year 8
Quality and compliance in a changing landscape
Your speakers

Jolene Johnson RAC-CT
President — Luminate Healthcare Consulting
Jolene Johnson-RAC-CT, President of Luminate Healthcare Consulting, stands at the forefront of healthcare reimbursement strategy, with a particular focus on the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and Medicare. Her rich background, marked by extensive engagement with multi-facility operations, establishes her as an expert in healthcare reimbursement complexities. Jolene's expertise is augmented by her role as a former AHCA PDPM Academy Trainer, underlining her proficiency and commitment to excellence in coding, compliance, and strategic reimbursement optimization. Her insights are instrumental for healthcare facilities aiming to excel within the PDPM framework.

Kristal Prather RN, RAC-CT, DNS-CT
VP, Clinical Reimbursement — Focused Post Acute Care Partners
Kristal is a passionate and results-driven leader with more than 20 years of experience in long-term care reimbursement across various states. She has held multiple Vice President of Clinical Reimbursement roles at both large corporations and startups. Kristal is adept at managing Medicaid CMI, Medicare PDPM, Managed Care, Quality Programming, PBJ, and Medical Review.