Medicare TPE Audits: What Leaders Need to Know
Insights from Colleen Toebe, MSN, CWCN, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, DNS MT – Vice President of Clinical Services Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits are increasing nationwide, and skilled nursing facilities are feeling the pressure. As CMS expands data-mining methods, focuses on MDS-driven risk areas, and tightens scrutiny on therapy, nursing documentation, and medical necessity, leaders must recognize...
Enjoy the Gift of Learning with Pathway Health
December is the perfect time to refresh your skills and prepare for the year ahead. Explore our featured education opportunities designed to keep your team informed, compliant, and ready to start the new year strong. Check out our available courses for December and early 2026: LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSROOMAll times are listed in Central Time and...
Simplify Your Mandatory Training with Pathway Health
In today’s rapidly changing regulatory environment, staying compliant can feel overwhelming. Skilled Nursing Facilities must meet the Requirements of Participation, CMS regulations, and state-mandated training, often at a moment’s notice. To support your organization, Pathway Health developed a self-paced, Mandatory Annual Training Solution designed to help leaders and teams stay compliant and confident. Key benefits...
Geri-Res Nurse Residency Program: Building Clinical Confidence & Job Satisfaction
Is your facility struggling with nurse turnover in long-term care? Our Geri-Res Nurse Residency Program is a proven solution to help recent graduates and nurses who are new to long-term care, skilled nursing, or assisted living build clinical confidence, critical thinking, and job satisfaction through a flexible, evidence-based curriculum and mentorship model. Facilities that implemented...
A Leadership Reflection: The Power of Gratitude
Insights by Lisa A. Thomson, BA, LNHA, HSE, CIMT – Chief Operating Officer, Pathway Health As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself reflecting on what it truly means to lead and serve in post-acute care. Like many of you, I’ve walked the halls, listened to families, supported staff through difficult moments, and celebrated the small...
Infection Control in Nursing Homes: Why F880 Remains the Top Citation — and How Leaders Can Build a Stronger Program
Insights from Nancy Foss, Director of Regulatory and Consulting Services The Leadership ImperativeFor today’s long-term care leaders, infection control is more than a regulatory checkbox — it’s a cornerstone of resident safety, operational stability, and survey success. Yet, CMS F880 – Infection Prevention & Control remains one of the most frequently cited deficiencies nationwide. Even...
What Matters Most: Leadership’s Role in Meaningful Advanced Care Planning
By Lisa Thomson, BA, LNHA, HSE, CIMT, Chief Operating Officer, Pathway Health In today’s post-acute and long-term care settings, few conversations carry as much importance—or as much heart—as those about a resident’s wishes for their care.Advanced Care Planning (ACP) is more than a form or a regulation—it’s an opportunity to listen, understand, and ensure that...
CMS SNF Validation Audits Are Here: What Leaders Need to Know and How to Prepare
Insights from: Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, IPCO, QCP, ICC – Director of Reimbursement and Education The Audit Era Is Here — and It’s Personal for SNF LeadersIf you’ve been in long-term care for any length of time, you’ve seen CMS evolve from trusting our data to verifying every keystroke. That evolution became official in September 2025, when...
Register for a Complimentary Webinar on Navigating the MN Case Mix Reimbursement System
Register for our complimentary CE webinar*, “Optimizing Case Mix and PDPM Outcomes: Leadership Strategies for Success in Minnesota,” for an insightful overview on how to effectively navigate the MN Case Mix Reimbursement System. When: November 25, 2025 | 1 PM CT Presenters: Colleen Toebe, MSN, CWCN, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, DNS MT – Vice President of Clinical...
Free Webinar on Quality Measures Revisions
Register for the complimentary webinar “Quality Measures Revisions” on November 20, 2025, and learn more about the revisions affecting quality measures and the quality reporting program. About the Session:The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have revised and updated the MDS 3.0 Quality Measures calculations, encompassing both MDS-based and claim-based metrics. These additional changes are...