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DHS will send annual report packets to Wisconsin nursing homes by September 1. Providers must review and return forms and pay required facility fees b… More...
CMS has finalized changes to COVID-19 vaccination reporting in the SNF QRP. Learn what measures are being removed, when changes take effect and what f… More...
DHS recently announced a public meeting on updates to the Methods of Implementation for Nursing Home Payment Rates on Friday, August 28, from 10 to 11… More...
Get ahead of CMS's new Risk-Based Survey model with newly released resources designed to help nursing homes prepare, stay compliant, and navigate upco… More...
Access your Five-Star Reports through the LeadingAge Report Portal. See how updated CMS ratings and quality measure threshold changes may affect your … More...
Learn how nursing homes can strengthen fire safety, PCREE compliance, documentation, and emergency preparedness to protect residents and avoid citatio… More...
In a crowded, competitive labor market, Morrow Home Community used strategic construction planning and their culture of care to create a real edge. 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...
The survey launches Sept. 8, 2026, rewarding top-performing nursing homes with a streamlined approach and public recognition for quality excellence. 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...
CMS proposes removing 638 procedures from the Inpatient Only List in CY2027, a shift that could affect SNF and home health admissions for LeadingAge m… 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...
The Wisconsin Representatives of Activity Professionals (WRAP) are hosting their 48th annual conference at Chula Vista in the Wisconsin Dells, Septemb… More...
DHS has announced $40 million in Rural Health Transformation Program grants to support care coordination, community health workers, and dental access … More...
Learn how small decisions lead to big outcomes—and how smarter systems, better assessments, and deliberate pauses prevent unnecessary antibiotics in l… More...
OIG reports 12% of SNF prior authorization requests denied by Medicare Advantage plans, with 95% of appealed denials overturned — signaling widespread… More...
The House Appropriations Committee passed its FY2027 Labor-HHS-Education bill on June 9, with proposals affecting workforce, nursing home oversight, M… More...
The Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council hosts weekly support calls every Wednesday at 7 a.m. to help leaders navigate ever-changing challenges. Sign… More...
Peer networking, leadership growth, and burnout prevention took center stage as nursing home administrators gathered to share solutions and support on… 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...
