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Wisconsin lawmakers are launching a major review of AI in health care, exploring its impact on patient care, insurance decisions, and Medicaid, with p… More...
When clinical or regulatory questions or concerns arise, our team has the answers and advice you need. Get help with surveys, infection prevention, wo… More...
The changes eliminate provisions that prohibit conduct that has a discriminatory effect and reshape how discrimination claims against federally funded… More...
A new CMS proposed rule would reshape Medicaid provider taxes, tighten compliance requirements, and cut federal Medicaid spending by $246 billion over… More...
CMS' new nursing home voting guidance cites alleged election violations in Wisconsin, signaling increased scrutiny. Learn what providers should know a… More...
CMS announced that PBJ reporting will move to iQIES on Aug. 17, 2026. Facilities must obtain the correct iQIES roles through their Provider Security O… More...
CMS is updating Five Star Quality Rating System thresholds for Quality Measures with the July 29 refresh. Learn how these changes may impact nursing h… More...
LeadingAge WI staff gathered updates related to next-of-kin law, BNHRC Regional forums, risk-based surveys, ePOC enrollment, antibiotic stewardship, a… More...
CMS is reducing FY 2026 federal monitoring surveys due to the government shutdown, but will still survey at least 5 nursing homes per state, prioritiz… More...
CMS released a Medicaid interim final rule implementing HR 1's work requirements for expansion enrollees, with states required to have programs operat… More...
LeadingAge's June 1 comments on the FY 2027 SNF PPS rule back QRP updates, urge a single cross-payer assessment, and push back on case-mix creep adjus… More...
CMS is tightening oversight. Beyond a 2.4% payment increase, the FY 2027 SNF PPS rule signals stricter documentation, faster reporting, and increased … More...
Senate Bill 4641 has been introduced, requiring all hospital days to count toward Medicare's 3-day SNF qualifying stay, joining a companion House bill… More...
Dr. Kari Everson details known, significant issues affecting the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) submission system in May 2026. Many facilities are experi… More...
HHS unveiled a plan to reduce unnecessary psychiatric medications, with key implications for nursing homes already under scrutiny for psychotropic and… More...
SNF Quality Reporting Program data for Q4 2025 is due May 18 at 11:59 p.m. MDS, NHSN, and influenza vaccination data are all included — no late correc… More...
H.R. 3954 would count all hospital days toward Medicare's 3-day SNF qualifying stay, regardless of observation status. The bill has 33 co-sponsors and… More...
Important: Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities must complete the Emergency Preparedness Temporary Shelter “Like Facility” Surve… More...
Survey trends in Wisconsin nursing homes reveal pressure injuries as the top deficiency in early 2026—highlighting missed assessments, delayed care pl… More...
BNHRC surveyors shared trends they’re seeing statewide. Review the most common citations discussed at recent forums and how facilities can use this in… More...
Electronic Plans of Correction (ePOCs) are now live in some regions. The new system speeds communication, limits revisions, and raises the stakes for … More...
