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Consulting
July 8, 2025
Repeat Offenders: Why F880, F812, and F761 Keep Leading LTC Citations
The same 3 deficiencies are plaguing SNFs—and they’re costly. Here's how to address F880, F812 & F761 before surveyors cite you.
Consulting
July 3, 2025
Building a Strong Physician Query Process in Skilled Nursing Facilities: Why It Matters and How to Do It Right
A strong physician query process is key to SNF compliance, reimbursement, and care quality. Learn how to build one that works.
Consulting
July 3, 2025
Have You Added Health Equity to Your QAPI Plan Yet?
Why Every Employee Needs to Understand Your Facility’s Commitment to Equitable, Person-Centered Care.
Ask Amanda
July 1, 2025
Drilling Down: Falls with Major Injury in Long-Stay Quality Measures
Falls with major injury impact care quality and star ratings—learn how to reduce risk, respond effectively, and improve outcomes.
Regulatory Update
June 24, 2025
BREAKING: Federal Judge Vacates Key RN Staffing Requirements in Nursing Home Mandate
Federal judge strikes down critical elements of the Biden-era nursing home staffing mandate, dealing a major blow to CMS’s regulatory agenda
Regulatory Update
June 23, 2025
CMS to Update Nursing Home Five-Star Ratings: Only the Two Most Recent Surveys Will Count
Starting July 2025, CMS will recalculate Health Inspection star ratings using only the two most recent surveys—outdated data is out.
Ask Amanda
June 19, 2025
Quality Measure Drill Down: Pressure Ulcers & Wound Worsening
New or worsening pressure ulcers can hurt your 5-star rating—learn how accurate coding and early intervention can protect your score.
Consulting
June 20, 2025
Therapy Services That Deliver Stars: Elevating 5-Star Ratings Through Rehab Excellence
Therapy Services are a powerful yet overlooked driver of 5-star SNF ratings—boosting quality, staffing efficiency, and survey outcomes.
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