SNF Regulatory Hot Topics

2026 is already shaping up to be a big year for regulatory change in skilled nursing — and the topics SNFs are facing are only getting hotter. 

From quality measure updates and new data validation processes to audit activity and VBP program changes, regulatory shifts continue to shape how facilities are evaluated, reported, and reimbursed. These changes don’t just live in CMS guidance — they show up in surveys, compliance workflows, and day-to-day operations. 

In this expert-led webinar, we’ll walk through the most important regulatory hot topics impacting skilled nursing facilities in 2026. Tara Altenritter and Pat Newberry will break down what’s changing, why it matters, and where SNF leaders should be paying close attention as the year unfolds. 

This session is designed to provide clear, practical insight across multiple regulatory areas, helping leaders anticipate impact, align teams, and prepare for what’s ahead. 

What You’ll Learn 

• Key updates to the Antipsychotic Quality Measure 
• What to expect from the SNF MDS Data Validation Process 
• Important SNF Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program changes 
• Details on the long-stay nursing home falls with major injury respecification 
• PDPM audit activity and emerging oversight trends 
• Nursing Home Care Compare survey updates and related changes 
• Additional regulatory developments SNFs should have on their radar 

Who Should Attend 

• SNF administrators and executive leaders 
• Compliance and quality professionals 
• DONs and clinical leadership teams 
• MDS and reimbursement professionals 
• Anyone responsible for regulatory compliance and reporting in long-term care