Informative & Transformative Blogs

The People & Purpose Behind QRM.

CMS Update – Jan SNF Revalidation Deadline Suspended

CMS announced in its December 11 MLN Newsletter an indefinite suspension of the off-cycle January 1 SNF revalidation submission deadline. While the submission deadline is suspended, CMS guidance advises SNFs...

Read More →

Blog: FY 2026 SNF PDPM Rates – Now LIVE in Our Calculator

The final FY 2026 SNF PPS payment rate updates, effective October 1, 2025, are now integrated into our PDPM Rate Calculator, developed in collaboration with Data IQ. For your convenience,...

Read More →

Government Shutdown Impact on LTC Including Telehealth and Temporary Claims Hold

The Government failed to pass a Continuing Resolution by midnight on September 30th to fund the Government as of The Government failed to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) by midnight on...

Read More →

Updated Final RAI Manual v1.20.1

CMS has posted an updated version of the RAI Manual 1.20.1 with a few minor revisions you’ll want to note:  If you previously downloaded the version effective 10/1/25, please replace...

Read More →

Key Updates in the October 1, 2025 RAI Manual

CMS has released the updated RAI Manual, effective October 1, 2025. Any previously downloaded copies need to be replaced with this final version to avoid confusion, as several notable changes were...

Read More →

3 CMS Announcements

CMS has been busy releasing updates that are impacting SNFs in the immediate future. Sharing three below that were announced last week.  Nursing Home Care Compare “Temporary Pause”  Skilled Nursing...

Read More →

Stay Informed,

Lead with Knowledge

We’re here to help you stay in the know

Subscribe To Our Newsletter