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...
Connect with Us at the 25th Annual FOCUS Conference
Pathway Health will attend the 25th Annual FOCUS Conference, November 19-20, in Green Bay, WI. Our experts are thrilled to participate in two meaningful days of learning and collaboration. Let’s Connect! Contact our team members here. Learn about our services and solutions. Download helpful resources provided by Pathway Health.
Thank You, Veterans!
Today, we honor and thank the courageous men and women who have served our country and safeguarded our freedoms. Your bravery, dedication, and sacrifice, along with the strength of your families, will never be forgotten. We are deeply grateful for your service.
Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week!
Happy #NPWeek from Pathway Health! To all the dedicated, passionate Nurse Practitioners, we are grateful for your impact and drive to provide advanced primary, acute and specialty care for all patients in the health care continuum. Thank you for all you do! Learn more about #NPWEEK here >
Register Now: Complimentary Webinar on Caring for Hospice Patients with Urinary Incontinence
Join Pathway Health and Essity on November 18, 2025, for the complimentary webinar “Providing Care for Hospice Patients Who Experience Urinary Incontinence,” and learn about evidence-based approaches for compassionate management. About the Session:The educational session will examine the distinct challenges associated with managing urinary incontinence in hospice patients, emphasizing patient comfort, dignity, and quality of...
Meet with Us at the Care Providers of Minnesota Annual Convention
Pathway Health will attend the Care Providers of Minnesota 77th Annual Convention & Exposition on November 10-12, 2025. We are a proud Silver Sponsor, and look forward to meeting with fellow attendees and sharing about our services and solutions for senior living. Let’s Connect: Stop by Booth 410 to connect with our Pathway Health experts....
Leading Proactively: Responding to the Latest OIG Findings on the CMS Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program
Insights from Nancy Foss, RN, BSN, Director of Regulatory and Consulting Services – Pathway Health The Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) October 2025 Data Snapshot confirms what many leaders in long-term care already know — the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program, designed to rehabilitate persistently underperforming nursing homes, is struggling to achieve sustained improvement. According...