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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...
New Five Star Reports are now available for nursing home members in the LeadingAge Report Portal. 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...
Nurses face real risks beyond the bedside. Discover why personal liability insurance is essential—and how it protects your license, career, and peace … More...
This leadership role is an opportunity to help shape one of our most collaborative and clinically focused member groups. Individuals with a clinical b… More...
CMS is accelerating e-prior authorization with 25 early adopters across health systems, health plans, and EHR companies — ahead of the January 2027 ma… 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...
A new psychotropic medication stewardship workgroup was introduced at the recent BNHRC forums. Learn why the group is forming, its four key aims, 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...
Survey delays of hours are happening due to MFA issues in PointClickCare. DHS shares practical fixes providers can implement now to keep surveys movin… More...
