The Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Quality Measures (QM) User’s Manual Version 18.0 is now available, along with all associated files. These updates are effective January 1, 2026 and include important changes for providers and stakeholders.
Attention Providers: Windows 10 Users Can No Longer Access CMS QIESNet Systems
Important steps Hospices must take before the iQIES transition coming on Oct 1, 2025.
Upcoming Changes to Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System
The changes to nursing home five-star quality rating system impact the methods used to calculate health inspection ratings. Here is a summary of those changes and how SimpleAnalyzer™ will help you stay aligned.