Big changes are coming — lead your facility through them with confidence
The new Final Rule 2026 (CMS-1827-F) ushers in sweeping updates for the skilled nursing industry. These changes — from PDPM recalibrations and ICD-10 mapping to MDS revisions, QRP/VBP scoring, Five-Star methodology shifts, and the upcoming October 2025 antipsychotic measure — will demand actionable, facility-wide workflows beyond Oct. 1.
To avoid missteps that could cost you money or a star rating, now’s the time to prepare! Our expert panel will help you break down the rule, understand what’s happening when, and chart a clear path to compliance.
You’ll leave with a readiness roadmap — including timelines and team talking points — to rally your team and stay ahead of CMS expectations.
What You'll Learn
- Payment updates, PDPM shifts, and new ICD-10 implications
- MDS changes and their impact on quality metrics
- QRP and VBP scoring alterations (and what that means for your bottom line)
- Five-Star survey weighting revision and how to protect your rating
- Quality measure enhancements, including the Oct 2025 antipsychotic update
Who Should Watch
- Administrators
- Reimbursement/PDPM Leads
- DONs/ADONs
- MDS/RAI Coordinators
- Anyone responsible for Quality/Compliance
Your speakers
Pat Newberry
Clinical Reimbursement Consultant
Pat has over 25 years of post-acute care experience with expertise in MDS, RAI, and Medicare education. She is a Clinical Reimbursement Consultant and former VP of Clinical Services in the technology industry, known for helping SNFs navigate reimbursement and compliance with clarity and confidence.
Joe Price
Regulatory Solutions Strategist, Netsmart
Joe brings over a decade of expertise in regulatory strategy. He has played a pivotal role in shaping public policy and integrating solutions within healthcare organizations to drive the industry's transition to value-based care. Joe has also influenced solution workflow designs and enhanced processes for capturing essential information and optimizing reimbursement outcomes.
Tara Altenritter
Senior Solutions Strategist, Netsmart
Tara has over 25 years of experience in post-acute care, beginning as an occupational therapist before moving into quality, regulatory outcomes, and product strategy. As Senior Solutions Strategist at Netsmart, she leverages her clinical background to translate complex regulations into practical, user-friendly tools.
Kelly Keefe
Senior Director/GM, Executive Strategist-Senior Living, Netsmart
Kelly aligns technology, client insights, and market trends to shape the future of senior care. A registered nurse with a business degree, she has held leadership roles at Serviam Care Network, MatrixCare, ResMed, and NTT DATA. She is passionate about advancing operators and caregivers through innovation, advocacy, and strategies that improve coordination and outcomes.