Understanding the CMS Updates to QAPI/QAA Improvement Activities: Incorporating Health Equity Concerns

Today, we explore the recent updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that significantly impact Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Quality Assessment and Assurance (QAA) activities in nursing homes. The latest CMS memos have incorporated health equity concerns into QAPI program priorities, aiming to ensure that all residents receive equitable...