[Webinar Recording] SNF Final Rule 2026
Your Roadmap for MDS, QRP, VBP & Five-Star Changes
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 Attend
- Administrators
- Reimbursement/PDPM Leads
- DONs/ADONs
- MDS/RAI Coordinators
- Anyone responsible for Quality/Compliance
About Your Experts
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.
22 Comments on “[Webinar Recording] SNF Final Rule 2026: Your Roadmap for MDS, QRP, VBP & Five-Star Changes”
Thank you for this very informative and helpful webinar.
Hello, I’m signed up for the webinar and I was wondering if there will be hour given for Nurses and Administrators?
Hi Annetta – Thanks for your question. We don’t offer CEUs for webinars at this time, FYI.
Registered.
Great, see you on the webinar!
Will the seminar be recorded to share later with staff?
Hi Mary Anne — Yes, we will record the webinar and post the recording/slides here on the blog. Thanks!
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I work in nursing home SNF FACILITY
Looking forward to the this.
We hope you enjoy it!
Please send me the invite for the webinar. Thank you
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Looking forward to it!
I’ve tried to register twice with no email response. Will you be posting a recording for review?
Hi Kathleen — Sorry you didn’t get the confirmation email! Sometimes Zoom webinar emails get blocked on the user end. Recording/slides are now available, so just click the button above to access them!
Good morning!
Kindly send me the handouts for this webinar.
Thank you!
Hi Marissa – Slides are now available. Just click the button above to access them. Thanks!
Good morning, Is there any other possible webinar date for this update? Thank you
Hi Jesenia – Recording/slides are now available. Just click the button above to access them. Thank you!
Hello,
Where can we access the slides from yesterday’s webinar?
Hi Amanda – Recording/slides are now available. Just click the button above to access them. Thank you!
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