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 Watch

• Administrators
  
• Reimbursement/PDPM Leads
• DONs/ADONs
• MDS/RAI Coordinators
• Anyone responsible for Quality/Compliance