News & Publications

We filter out the noise and provide you the information you need to keep you informed.
Contact Us
red arrow pointing rightwhite arrow pointing right
New & noteworthy
Regulatory Update
November 11, 2025
Think Comfort, Not Chemicals: Simplifying F605 Compliance
Regulatory Update
November 11, 2025
CMS Survey Pause During Government Shutdown: What Long-Term Care Providers Need to Know
Polaris Pulse
October 2, 2025
OIG WARNING: Nursing Homes Miss Nearly Half of Major Falls
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Regulatory Update
October 1, 2025
Think Comfort, Not Chemicals: Simplifying F605 Compliance
Regulatory Update
November 11, 2025
CMS Survey Pause During Government Shutdown: What Long-Term Care Providers Need to Know
Polaris Pulse
September 22, 2025
OIG WARNING: Nursing Homes Miss Nearly Half of Major Falls
In September 2025, the OIG released a report finding that nursing homes failed to report nearly half of resident falls with major injury.
Polaris Pulse
August 30, 2025
Drilling Down: Reviewing two New Long Stay ADL Quality Measures
Supporting functional independence is a cornerstone of quality care in long-term care settings.
Consulting
August 28, 2025
Strategic Coding: Leveraging MDS Discharge Accuracy for Better Outcomes
In skilled nursing facilities, accurate coding of discharge status on the MDS is far more than a clerical task.
Polaris Pulse
August 25, 2025
Fractured Foundations: Why Leadership Teams in Long-Term Care Are Struggling—and How to Fix It
LTC is one of the most regulated, emotionally charged, and operationally complex sectors in healthcare. What's behind the dysfunction?
Consulting
August 23, 2025
Antipsychotic Side Effects: Would Your Staff Recognize the Signs?
Staff who administer, monitor, or document antipsychotic use must be trained to recognize the early warning signs of serious side effects.
Regulatory Update
August 20, 2025
CMS Moves to Repeal Nursing Home Staffing Mandate
In a major shift for long-term care, CMS has signaled its intent to repeal the federal minimum staffing standards for nursing homes.
No items found.
Join Our Mailing List
red arrow pointing rightwhite arrow pointing right
Healthcare ConsultingPolaris EdgeMedicare ConsultingMock SurveysClinical ComplianceAnalyticsAdditional Services
Staffing SolutionsInterim StaffingPermanent StaffingFind a Job
MDS SolutionsOutsourced & Remote MDS CoordinatorsInterim MDS Coordinators under MDS Solutions
About PolarisLeadershipCareers
News & PublicationsContact
Polaris Group © 2025
Privacy PolicyTerms of UseApollo
Polaris Group is an Assembly™ Health company. Assembly Health is a leading provider of business solutions to long-term care communities and physician practices across the country.
Learn More