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CMS Announces Changes to Nursing Home Care Compare

On June 26, 2025 by Mark Schulz

On June 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released memo QSO-25-20-NH, announcing several impactful changes to the Nursing Home Care Compare website, set to take effect with the July and October 2025 quarterly data refreshes. These updates are part of CMS’s continuing efforts to enhance transparency and improve the accuracy and utility of performance data for nursing home providers, residents, and families.

Annual QIIP Choices Open for Nursing Homes

On June 18, 2025 by Jeff Bostic

The annual selection for the Quality Improvement Incentive Payment Program (QIIP) for nursing homes is due by July 18th. The selection for this year has been delayed by technical issues at DHS, but they are now ready to accept QIIP selections through a new process.

OLA Accompanying MDH Surveyors on Licensing Surveys

On June 5, 2025 by Kari Everson

The State of Minnesota recently announced that staff from the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) will be accompanying Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) surveyors during certain licensing surveys.

Turn Insight into Action with our Latest QUEST Report

On May 1, 2025 by Julie Apold

The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for fourth quarter 2024. This quarterly analytic resource for association members focuses on key trends in the senior care sector.

Nursing Homes Must Now Submit Off-cycle Revalidations by Aug. 1

On April 17, 2025 by Mark Schulz

Nursing homes must now submit off-cycle revalidations by August 1. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) enacted a final rule in November 2023 implementing portions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which added a section to the Social Security Act related to ownership, management, and related parties.

Nursing Home Awardees Represent 95% of All DLI Ergonomic Safety Grants

On April 17, 2025 by Mark Schulz

The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has been accepting grant request applications for its workplace Ergonomic Safety Grant Program since summer 2023. To date, 75 of 79 awarded grants have been provided to nursing home applicants with several more requests due to be awarded soon.

Last Chance: Apply by April 15 for Dual-Training Pipeline Grants

On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.

Operations Certificate Program – Registration Deadline is Next Week

On March 27, 2025 by Sharon Hollister

Starting April 9, LeadingAge Minnesota’s new Operations Certificate Program is specifically designed for professionals in long-term care settings—including assisted living and care centers—who are looking to expand their operational knowledge and leadership abilities.

Apply by April 15: Dual-Training Pipeline Grants

On March 27, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.

New Operations Certificate Program – Registration Open

On February 20, 2025 by Sharon Hollister

Beginning April 9, this 11-day interactive program is designed specifically for administrators, site leaders, and operational staff in assisted living and care center communities to build essential knowledge and practical skills to manage operations effectively.

Be Prepared: Free In-Person Health Care Continuity of Operations Plan Technical Assistance

On January 23, 2025 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.

FREE In-Person Health Care Continuity of Operations Plan Technical Assistance

On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.

Litigation Update – State Association CMS Minimum Staffing Lawsuit

On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz

On Dec. 5, 2024, Judge Leonard Strand, who is presiding over the lawsuit filed by LeadingAge Minnesota and other LeadingAge state affiliates and state Attorneys General to challenge the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Minimum Staffing Rule, held a hearing on our motion for a preliminary injunction to halt the rule’s enforcement and implementation.

Holiday Pay Litigation Update - Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz

Last week, our attorney filed an amended complaint in our legal challenge of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s (NHWSB) Holiday Pay Rule. The amended complaint included more information about the harms suffered by our members because of implementing the Holiday Pay Rule at their nursing homes.

NLRB Returns to Pro-Bargaining Standard, Impacting Employer Actions

On December 19, 2024 by Mark Schulz

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made a significant policy shift back to a more pro-union stance, reinstating the "clear and unmistakable waiver" standard.

Litigation Update – Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board

On December 19, 2024 by Mark Schulz

The Holiday Pay rule was officially entered into the State Register on December 9, with state enforcement of the rule set to begin on Jan. 1, 2025.

HHS-OCR Issues “Dear Colleague” Letter about Language Assistance Access Requirements

On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz

On Dec. 5, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to clarify expectations for language access services, stressing compliance with the new final rule on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“Section 1557”).

Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Set to Take Effect Jan. 1, But Legal Action Aims to Halt Implementation

On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz

Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule that would require eleven paid holidays took the final step toward approval and implementation, which is due to start Jan. 1, 2025.

OIG Issues New Nursing Facility Compliance Guidance

On December 5, 2024 by Mark Schulz

On November 20, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released industry segment-specific compliance program guidance for skilled nursing facilities and nursing facilities (Nursing Facility ICPG).

New Study from Center for Rural Policy Highlights Access Shortage of Nursing Home Care

On November 21, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota

A new study by the Minnesota Center for Rural Policy and Development was released last week, highlighting the dwindling access to nursing home care for older adults in rural Minnesota.

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