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Expert perspectives on MDS reimbursement, referral management, AI in skilled nursing, and the future of post-acute care.
The Five Most Important Updates to This Year's MDS Process and RAI Manual
CMS updates the RAI Manual every year, with coding changes, clarifications, and corrections. Version 1.20.11 took effect October 1, 2026, replacing the October 2025 version, 1.20.1.
How AI Enables Stronger Skilled Nursing Admissions Teams
Coordinators spend too much of the day hunting through referral packets. AI can organize that work without taking over the decision.
The Three Stages of Reimbursement in Skilled Nursing — And Where Revenue Gets Lost
Reimbursement in skilled nursing happens in three stages — pre-claim, claim submission, and post-claim resolution. Most revenue leakage begins long before a claim is ever submitted.
The Hidden Cost of Data Silos in Skilled Nursing
One of the most overlooked challenges in skilled nursing isn't staffing or regulation — it's how data moves, or fails to move, across teams.