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The Mystery of Quality Measures (QMs) – The Hidden Clues in the MDS (part 2). Now that we have taken the mystery out of Quality Measure puzzle, we will develop a plan for improvement to prevent re-occurrence through our QAPI program. Join us as we discuss auditing and monitoring using the facility’s CASPER report on May 7th, 2024, at 11am EST. https://cstu.io/b469dc

The Mystery of Quality Measures (QMs) – The Hidden Clues in the MDS (part 2). Now that we have taken the mystery out of Quality Measure puzzle, we will develop a plan for improvement to prevent re-occurrence through our QAPI program. Join us as we discuss auditing and monitoring using the facility’s CASPER report on May 7th, 2024, at 11am EST. cstu.io/b469dc ... See MoreSee Less

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CMS will host Overview of the Early Look Performance Score Report for the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program. This educational webinar will provide an overview of the SNF VBP Programs new Early Look Performance Score Reports, including: the data used, and the methodology employed to model results in the reports; the contents of the reports; and instructions to access your facilitys report. Register here. https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXR0ZW5kZWUuZ290b3dlYmluYXIuY29tL3JlZ2lzdGVyLzE5ODA3NzE3MzUyNDIzMzU4MzEiLCJidWxsZXRpbl9pZCI6IjIwMjQwNDI2LjkzOTI1NzcxIn0.cKVfZpih7QU36Y-iUhSY-B7x80-QYxyKtSz-FlCuQ14/s/134063162/br/241437254653-l

CMS will host Overview of the Early Look Performance Score Report for the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program. This educational webinar will provide an overview of the SNF VBP Program's new Early Look Performance Score Reports, including: the data used, and the methodology employed to model results in the reports; the contents of the reports; and instructions to access your facility's report. Register here. lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsInVybCI6Im... ... See MoreSee Less

1 day ago
Throwback to an incredible time at the South Carolina Healthcare Association.

Our team had a blast connecting with South Carolinas finest in long term care. 

Heres to education, inspiration, and countless laughs!  
#ThrowbackMonday #EducationAtWork #TradeshowHighlights #SCHCA #MDSConsultants

Throwback to an incredible time at the South Carolina Healthcare Association.

Our team had a blast connecting with South Carolina's finest in long term care.

Here's to education, inspiration, and countless laughs!
#ThrowbackMonday #EducationAtWork #TradeshowHighlights" #SCHCA #MDSConsultants
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The Early Look Performance Score Reports for the FY 2026 SNF VBP Program are now available for download via the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES). Beginning in the FY 2026 Program year, the SNF VBP Program is expanding to assess performance on multiple quality measures rather than a single measure. https://cstu.io/fbf410

The Early Look Performance Score Reports for the FY 2026 SNF VBP Program are now available for download via the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES). Beginning in the FY 2026 Program year, the SNF VBP Program is expanding to assess performance on multiple quality measures rather than a single measure. cstu.io/fbf410 ... See MoreSee Less

2 days ago
MLN Connects eNews-Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage — Revised. The revisions are highlighted in red. https://cstu.io/c3b0c4

MLN Connects eNews-Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage — Revised. The revisions are highlighted in red. cstu.io/c3b0c4 ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
The Five Star Preview Reports were available on or around April 17, 2024. Provider Preview Reports have moved to iQIES as of August 2023. https://cstu.io/0a2ef9

The Five Star Preview Reports were available on or around April 17, 2024. Provider Preview Reports have moved to iQIES as of August 2023. cstu.io/0a2ef9 ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago
Team MDS Consultants shining bright at the AAPACN 2024! Grateful for the chance to connect, learn, and share insights with healthcare leaders and professionals. 

#AAPACN2024
#MDSCONSULTANTS
#HealthcareInnovation

Team MDS Consultants shining bright at the AAPACN 2024! Grateful for the chance to connect, learn, and share insights with healthcare leaders and professionals.

#AAPACN2024
#mdsconsultants
#HealthcareInnovation
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2 weeks ago
The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will be published on Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog (PDC) during the July 2024 refresh. The data contained within the Preview Reports are based on quality assessment data submitted by SNFs from Quarter 4, 2022 through Quarter 3, 2023. https://cstu.io/16bab7

The Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Provider Preview Reports have been updated and are now available. These reports contain provider performance scores for quality measures, which will be published on Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog (PDC) during the July 2024 refresh. The data contained within the Preview Reports are based on quality assessment data submitted by SNFs from Quarter 4, 2022 through Quarter 3, 2023. cstu.io/16bab7 ... See MoreSee Less

2 weeks ago
How often does the team contemplate why a Quality Measure (QM) flags? Join us on April 23rds webinar at 11am EST as we take the mystery out of commonly questioned quality measures by identifying hidden clues. https://cstu.io/ef8643

How often does the team contemplate why a Quality Measure (QM) flags? Join us on April 23rd's webinar at 11am EST as we take the mystery out of commonly questioned quality measures by identifying hidden clues. cstu.io/ef8643 ... See MoreSee Less

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