[Free Webinar] QRP Audits, Behind the Curtain
What CMS is really looking at in 2026
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QRP audits aren’t random — and they’re not as mysterious as they may seem.
As CMS continues strengthening oversight of quality reporting, more providers are being selected for QRP audits and data validation reviews. Understanding how facilities are chosen, what documentation is examined, and where risk most often exists is critical to avoiding disruption and protecting compliance.
In this webinar, we’ll go behind the curtain of the QRP audit process to clarify what CMS is reviewing and how providers can proactively strengthen documentation and reporting workflows. Our experts will walk through common vulnerabilities, emerging oversight trends and practical strategies to help your team prepare before an audit notice arrives.
What You'll Learn
- How the QRP audit and data validation process works
- What CMS is prioritizing in 2026 reviews
- Common documentation and reporting vulnerabilities
- How QRP audits intersect with MDS, quality measures and reimbursement
- Practical steps to strengthen audit readiness across teams
- Additional regulatory developments SNFs should have on their radar
Who Should Attend
- SNF administrators and executive leaders
- Compliance and quality professionals
- MDS coordinators and clinical documentation teams
- Reimbursement and regulatory staff
- Anyone responsible for QRP reporting and oversight
Meet your speakers
Jolene Johnson
President | Luminate Healthcare Consulting
Jolene Johnson is a nationally recognized expert in Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) compliance and staffing regulatory strategy. As the founder of Luminate Healthcare Consulting, she partners with nursing facilities and multi-facility operators across the country to strengthen staffing data integrity, optimize Five-Star ratings, and avoid costly survey citations.
With over 28 years of healthcare experience, Jolene has led national trainings on PBJ compliance, developed audit-ready processes for CMS staffing reviews, and supported clients through successful staffing-related surveys. She is known for her hands-on, practical approach to aligning PBJ reporting with operational realities and survey preparedness.
Jolene also brings a strong background in Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, MDS systems, and regulatory education, making her a trusted voice at the intersection of staffing, compliance, and quality outcomes.
Tara (Britz) Altenritter
Director, Solution Management | Simple, a Netsmart Solution
Tara has spent over ten years guiding SNFs through regulatory and data-driven transformation. At Simple, she leads product strategy for AI-powered analytics tools that help providers uncover trends, predict outcomes, and improve performance across their organizations. Her focus: turning complex data into clear, actionable insight for better care and stronger financial results.