News for MDS Experts

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, honor the heroes who answered the call, and recognize the strength and unity shown in the days that followed.

We will never forget.

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The August update of Appendix B to the MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, and CMS locations and contacts.
www.cms.gov/files/document/appendix-b-august-2026-pdf.pdf?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=...
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𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻? 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘂𝘀!

Stop by MDS Consultants at Booth 53 and pick up a complimentary QAPI Log / Regulatory Tool while you're there.

And don't miss Barbara Bates and Linda Winston presenting Sailing Through Survey: Know What's Being Cited – and Have a Plan on Wednesday, September 23 from 4:45–5:45 PM.

We're looking forward to connecting with long-term care professionals from across the industry and sharing resources you can take back to your team.
📍 Booth 53

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The SNF VBP New Measure Training reviews recently adopted quality measures (QMs), their role in the SNF VBP Program, and how these QMs may impact program performance assessment, program scoring, and Medicare payment adjustments.
𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
SNF VBP Program overview
Program framework and eligibility
Measures adopted for fiscal year (FY) 2026
Measures adopted for FY 2027 and FY 2028
Scoring methods and payment-adjustment policies
Data periods, such as baseline and performance periods
Confidential feedback reports, review and correction processes, and reconsideration
Public reporting under the program
Additional program resources
This training also highlights key program requirements and resources to support implementation.
The SNF VBP New Measure Training reviews recently adopted quality measures (QMs), their role in the SNF VBP Program, and how these QMs may impact program performance assessment, program scoring, and Medicare payment adjustments.
Topics covered in this training include:
SNF VBP Program overview
Program framework and eligibility
Measures adopted for fiscal year (FY) 2026
Measures adopted for FY 2027 and FY 2028
Scoring methods and payment-adjustment policies
Data periods, such as baseline and performance periods
Confidential feedback reports, review and correction processes, and reconsideration
Public reporting under the program
Additional program resources
This training also highlights key program requirements and resources to support implementation.
www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/value-based-programs/value-based-purchasing-snf-vbp-program/snf-vbp-... ... See MoreSee Less

America was built by hardworking hands and determined hearts. Let’s take today to honor every worker, past and present! ... See MoreSee Less

Need a second set of eyes on your MDS process?

A focused review can help identify workflow, documentation, coding, reimbursement, and compliance gaps before they become larger concerns.

MDS Consultants supports skilled nursing facilities with MDS completion, system management, PDPM/CMI review, Triple Check support, audits, care plan alignment, and education.

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𝗠𝗗𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!

We’re proud to have Barbara Bates and Linda Winston sharing their expertise with attendees during:
𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆: 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻

Their session will focus on current regulatory citations and practical strategies facilities can use to strengthen survey readiness and build proactive systems across the interdisciplinary team.

📅 September 23 | 4:45–5:45 PM
📍 LifeSpan Network Annual Conference

We’re excited to continue bringing real-world education and strategies to long-term care professionals across the country.

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering a web-based training that provides an overview of Chapter 2 of the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI). The course reviews RAI requirements for OBRA and PPS assessments, including assessment types, timing and scheduling requirements, discharge assessment determination, interrupted stay considerations, and combined assessments. rainmakerssolutions.com/postacutecaretraining/chapter2/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=re...
www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/snf-quality-reporting-program/training/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&... ... See MoreSee Less