The Minimum Data Set (MDS) was created by CMS as a powerful tool for employing comprehensive evaluations and facilitating care management of Skilled Nursing Facilities. With implications that affect patients, […]
According to a 2022 JAMA Network study, 1 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries discharged from the hospital receive post-acute care in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) at a cost of more […]
As of August 8, 2024, CMS requires long-term care facilities to conduct a comprehensive Facility Assessment, evaluating staffing, equipment, services, and resident needs. Additional 2024 guidelines mandate assessments of diseases, […]
Join us beachside at LifeSpan Network's 2025 Annual Conference & Expo, which brings together long-term care leaders for a comprehensive week of education, exhibits, and networking in Ocean City, MD. […]
Value-Based Care (VBC) is not just a policy initiative—it’s the future of healthcare. As CMS continues to champion VBC, organizations that embrace these programs are seeing transformative results: stronger financial […]
To ensure adequate care is being provided to the more than 1.2 million people who reside in one of the 15,000 certified nursing homes across the country, CMS continues to […]