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Healthy Aging Through Movement

Did you know? One of the simplest ways to stay healthy as we get older is just… keep moving! Every movement you make, big or small, helps your body stay strong, flexible, and ready for whatever life brings. But staying active isn’t…
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Navigating Care Compare Updates

What Providers Need to Know   On June 18, 2025, CMS issued QSO-25-20-NH, a memorandum to State Survey Agency Directors outlining significant updates to Nursing Home Care Compare aimed at improving transparency and enhancing performance…
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Strengthening Employee Screening

Lessons from Recent OIG Audit Findings   A recent audit by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) revealed serious gaps in verifying nursing home staff background checks in Alabama. While…
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UPDATED: Final MDS 3.0 Item Sets v1.20.1v3 Released

  CMS has released the final Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Item Sets version 1.20.1v3 and the Item Matrix v1.20.1v3, which are now available in the Downloads section on the MDS 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. These…
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Live Well, Age Well

Thanks to advances in medicine and nutrition, people today are living 10-15 years longer than just a few decades ago. A longer life gives you more time to enjoy hobbies, spend time with loved ones, and make new memories. But healthy aging isn’t…
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Every Step Forward Deserves a Celebration

Join the #ProgressParade   HTS is excited to share a fun, special initiative from AHCA/NCAL called The Progress Parade—a grassroots campaign to celebrate the rehabilitation progress and success your residents achieve every day. Whether…
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Stronger Legs for Better Balance

  Every year, one in three older adults experiences a fall—and many of these falls can be prevented. One of the biggest reasons for losing balance is muscle weakness, especially in the legs. Our legs support us as we walk, rise from…
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Is Your Medicare Enrollment at Risk?

CMS requires transparency regarding the ownership and management of certain healthcare facilities. If the required "additional disclosable party" information is not received, the provider's ability to bill Medicare will be impacted due to potential…
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Stay Strong as You Age

Did you know that adults over 60 can lose between 3% and 8% of their muscle mass per decade? This natural loss, called sarcopenia, can make daily tasks harder and increase the risk of falls and injuries. Fortunately, strength can be rebuilt…
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Dementia Denials on the Rise

Why April 1st Medicare Part B Changes Demand Immediate Coding Review   Starting April 1, 2025, Medicare Part B quietly implemented a significant update that may already be impacting skilled nursing facility (SNF) claims across the…
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Stay Safe in the Summer Heat

Ahhh, summer… the season of cookouts, blooming flowers, and sunny strolls!  It’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, but as we get older, our bodies don’t cool down as easily. You may not feel thirsty even when dehydrated, and some…
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Submit Your Ideas for SNF Deregulation

Call to Action Submit Your Ideas for SNF Deregulation The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is asking for ideas from us to combat outdated and burdensome regulation that make it difficult to care for our patients. This is a great opportunity…
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