MDS Leadership in 2026: Accuracy, Audit Readiness, and Revenue Opportunity
Insights from Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, IPCO, QCP, ICC – Director of Reimbursement and Education, Pathway Health As CMS increases oversight across skilled nursing, leadership teams must recognize that MDS accuracy is no longer just a clinical documentation issue—it’s a financial and compliance strategy. With improper Medicare payments tied largely to documentation gaps...
MDS/ Medicare – Insight + Training + Resources
Keeping up-to-date on new regulatory processes can be an overwhelming and difficult task. Changes continue to occur at a rapid pace especially for MDS Coordinators making support and training a priority to achieve quality, person-centered care. CMS UPDATE: On April 11, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed...
