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The new Long Stay Antipsychotic Quality Measure

The Long-stay antipsychotic quality measure has been revised. It is essentially a new quality measuring antipsychotic use among the long stay that will rely on MDS and claims data to not only record antipsychotic use but verify excluding diagnose like schizophrenia as well. The 5-star ratings on Care Compare will be updated in January ’26…...

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The SNF QRP and IQIES. How to ensure MDS compliance

Download course materials here. MDS compliance with the SNF QRP reporting requirements can be challenging. Understanding the SNF QRP IQIES reporting results can also be mysterious. This presentation will unlock the truth behind the reporting requirements and review IQIES reports to help facilities understand how to manage this important SNF program. ...

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Interpreting your 5-Star Preview Reports

MDS compliance with the SNF QRP reporting requirements can be challenging. Understanding the SNF QRP IQIES reporting results can also be mysterious. This presentation will unlock the truth behind the reporting requirements and review IQIES reports to help facilities understand how to manage this important SNF program.  Download course materials here....

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RAI Manual and MDS Revisions for 2026. Plus, FY 2026 VBP Incentive Multiplier Review

The RAI Manual and MDS 30. v1.20.1 have been posted for FY 2026. There are some surprising updates. It’s time to dig in and get prepared as these changes take effect on October 1. Also, on October the Value Based Purchasing Incentive Multiplier, based on 4 quality measures, takes effect. We will review a multiplier…...

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BRR Insiders 2025 Summer Series: Direct Nursing Skilled Services and Indirect Nursing Skilled Services

Understanding what is considered a skilled level of care from the nursing services perspective is an important IDT skill. This Direct Nursing Skilled Services and Indirect Nursing Skilled Services training will review the skilled nursing definition per Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, documentation to support skilled care, and an overview of indirect and direct examples.   Download…...

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2025 Insiders Summer Series SNF Consolidated Billing Refresher

Understanding and mastering consolidated billing principles are essential skills for nursing facility operators. There are many pitfalls that must be avoided in order to be sure that the services provided are billed to the appropriate payer. Often, facilities end up paying for items and services for which others should be billing. This educational offering will…...

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BRR Insiders Summer series Part 4: Denial of payment for new admissions (DPNA)

When a nursing facility finds itself under a denial of payment for new admissions (DPNA), navigating the regulatory environment can be tricky. This presentation will guide providers through the DPNA landscape and help to clear the air on this often confusing criteria. Download course materials here....

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BRR Insiders Members Only Blog: The summer storm of 5-Star Changes. Look out for the lightening! (Part 1)

I love a good summer thunder storm. For me it’s relaxing and clears the air. Outside there is a sense of newness after it passes and everything seems fresher. CMS has created a storm of their own with a pair of recently released QSO memos, QSO-25-20-NH and QSO-25-19-All. With QSO-25-20-NH, CMS has changed the criteria for the 5-star…...

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PDPM Refresher Part 2: The IDT approach to completing section GG

Since October 1, 2023, Section GG has become the only place in the MDS to record a resident’s functional status. This data has a significant impact on state and federal reimbursement, quality measurement and is the standard data used to measure patient outcomes across the post-acute care landscape. This presentation will help participants understand the…...

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