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MDS 3.0 RAI Manual Updates Effective October 1, 2026: Small Changes, Important Clarifications
By: Marilyn Ramirez, MSN, RN. RAC-CTA The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released MDS 3.0...
Restorative Nursing: An Investment in SNF Quality and Financial Performance
By Marilyn Ramirez, RN, MSN, RAC-CT, WCC Skilled nursing facilities operate in an environment where reimbursement, quality outcomes,...
FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule: Stability Today, Preparation for Tomorrow
Marilyn Ramirez, MSN, RN, RAC-CTA The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has officially released the FY...
Bridging the Gap: Why Accurate Section GG Coding Drives Better Outcomes in Skilled Nursing
By Marilyn Ramirez, MSN, RN, RAC-CTA, WCC Section GG has become one of the most influential components of...
Malnutrition Coding on the MDS: Why One Missed Diagnosis Can Create Major Risk for Skilled Nursing Facilities
Malnutrition is one of the most common clinical conditions in skilled nursing facilities. It is also one of...
The FY 2027 Proposed Rule Is About More Than Reimbursement. CMS Is Signaling a New Era for Skilled Nursing.
Most headlines surrounding the FY 2027 Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule focused on one number:...