Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits are designed to identify billing and documentation vulnerabilities, but for providers, they often feel overwhelming. Tight timelines, complex documentation requirements, and the financial risk tied to unfavorable determinations make TPE audits one of the most high-stakes reviews organizations face.  What many providers underestimate is what happens after a failed TPE review. An unfavorable outcome does not just result in denials. It in

CMS updated Care Compare on February 5, 2026, to reflect values for the new hybrid antipsychotic quality measure. However, when reviewing the January 2026 Five-Star Preview Reports today compared to when they were first released, the data presentation and scoring methodology appear to have changed. What the Five-Star Report Initially Showed When CMS first released the Five-Star Preview Reports on January 21, 2026, the new hybrid antipsychotic quality measure displayed “N/A” v

Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) audits can be one of the most stressful experiences for post-acute providers. Tight timelines, extensive documentation requests, and the risk of payment denial place significant pressure on clinical, MDS, and billing teams. The good news is that TPE audits are highly manageable when organizations take a proactive, organized approach to information gathering and submission. Below are some best practices for preparing documentation, avoiding co

Starting January 2026, CMS updates the long-stay antipsychotic QM with a new MDS Hybrid Measure. Understand the changes, triggers, exclusions, and reporting impact.

Medication compliance in assisted living impacts safety, quality, and survey outcomes. Discover Ohio regulations, compliance risks, and proven strategies for safer medication management.

A Practical Look at Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement for Today’s Leaders Quality improvement is not a project. It is a habit that shapes the daily experience of residents and the teams who care for them. Although QAPI has been a regulatory focus for years, the conversation has shifted. Surveyors are looking more closely at how communities use data, identify root causes, and sustain meaningful change. Leaders are expected to show not only that a problem was correc

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Resident Abuse Prevention Protecting residents from abuse and neglect isn’t just a compliance issue, it’s a moral imperative. Every assisted living community must foster a culture where safety, dignity, and accountability are non-negotiable. Unfortunately, recent investigations in Ohio have revealed troubling lapses in how some facilities respond to abuse allegations, manage staff conduct, and protect vulnerable residents.   In one case, a cognitively impaired resident was se