The updated CMS guidance reinforces the role of QAPI in identifying and addressing health equity concerns within long-term care facilities. Facilities are now expected to incorporate feedback mechanisms to assess whether they effectively meet the needs of diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities, limited English proficiency, and varying cultural or ethnic preferences.

In-person: This is an open forum for you to come together with fellow professionals and share the regulatory and compliance hurdles that keep you up at night.

Ensuring the accuracy of resident assessments is a growing priority in the revised State Operations Manual (SOM) Appendix PP, with strengthened surveyor guidance for evaluating compliance. Surveyors are instructed to identify patterns of inaccurate coding that may impact payment, care planning, or quality reporting, with citations issued at a minimum of pattern or widespread scope when noncompliance is found.

May 8, 2025| 10am - 2pm | Billing for hospice services has become more complex with the additional regulatory requirements.

Join LeadingAge Ohio President/CEO Susan Wallace and Director of Operations Molly Homan for an informative session on making the most of your membership.

The 2025 QIP Collaborative comes at a critical time as Ohio Medicaid reimbursement undergoes significant changes.

Join LeadingAge Ohio's President/CEO Susan Wallace and lobbyist Bridget McAuliffe for a dive into the 2024 election results.

On-Demand: Learn about common situations of deficiency, best practices, and life safety regulations.