Leading with Learning: How National Health Care Associates Strengthens Teams and Transforms Care with AAPACN Organizational Membership

In a complex care environment where workforce development and regulatory demands are constantly evolving, National Health Care Associates is setting a new standard. With a sharp focus on equipping staff at every level with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to lead, they’ve turned AAPACN Organizational Membership into more than a …

FY 2026 SNF VBP Program Fact Sheet and Incentive Payment Multiplier Calculation Infographic

FY 2026 SNF VBP Program Fact Sheet (PDF) From https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/nursing-home-improvement/value-based-purchasing (also updated with FY 2026 information) SNF VBP Program: FY 2026 Incentive Payment Multiplier Calculation Infographic (PDF). From https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/nursing-home-improvement/value-based-purchasing/scoring-methodology-payment-adjustment

CMS Nursing Home Staffing Campaign Website

Improving Care Through Increased Staffing Nursing home staffing has a significant impact on the quality of care that residents receive. Feedback from both nursing home staff and residents consistently highlights staffing as their primary concern. In response, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is launching a national Nursing …

CMS QSO Memo: Nursing Home Residents’ Right to Vote

Compliance with Residents’ Rights Requirement related to Nursing Home Residents’ Right to Vote Memo #QSO-24-21-NH Posting Date 2024-09-26 Fiscal Year 2024 Memorandum Summary• The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is affirming the regulatory expectation that ensures nursing home residents have the unimpeded ability to exercise their right to …

Minimum Staffing Standards Rule: Correction

Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency Reporting; Correction     SUMMARY: This document corrects typographical and technical errors in the final rule that appeared in the May 10, 2024 Federal Register, entitled “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Minimum Staffing Standards for …