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Get answers to your PBJ questions
Are you ready for the first PBJ submission of 2026? In this webinar, we share the latest updates on Staffing Five-Star and more as we prepare for the upcoming PBJ deadline. Don't miss the Q&A section at the end of the webinar!
Payroll-Based Journal reporting for Q1 2026 (reporting period October 1 ‒ December 31) is due to CMS by Saturday, February 14.
[Free Webinar] Quarterly PBJ Webinar
Q1 2026 Edition
THU, JAN 22 | 1 PM CT
About your experts
Nate Hoard is the Senior PBJ Specialist for Simple. For over a decade, Nate led Simple’s client support team. He now brings his product and industry expertise to the Payroll-Based Journal community, providing guidance for thousands of nursing facility staff in this critical compliance function.
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.