News for MDS Experts

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.
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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...
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering a web-based training that provides an overview of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP), including its purpose, structure, and the 𝗦𝗡𝗙 𝗤𝗥𝗣 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲. It reviews required data collection and submission timelines, reporting requirements, data completion thresholds, and the Minimum Data Set (MDS) Data Validation Process. The course also addresses the Extraordinary Circumstances Exception (ECE) and the reconsideration request rainmakerssolutions.com/postacutecaretraining/SNFQRPAPU/?utm_source=contentstudio.io&utm_medium=r...
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The Five-Star rating preview reports for nursing homes will be available in iQIES on August 19, 2026. Nursing Home Care Compare will update with the August Five-Star data on or around August 26, 2026.

Important Note: The Five-Star Helpline (800-839-9290) will be available August 24-28, 2026. For assistance logging into iQIES, please contact the iQIES Service Center via email (iQIES@cms.https://cstu.io/0b2237) or by phone (800-339-9313).
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