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- Hot Topics: FINAL version of MDS 3.0 Data Specs Available
  
  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) posted the FINAL version (V3.00.1) of the MDS 3.0 Data Specifications yesterday. This Read more →
- Learn About Diagnosis Coding for Payment in PDPM with LeadingAge Minnesota
  
  Learn About Diagnosis Coding for Payment in PDPM with Pathway Health’s Karolee Alexander and LeadingAge Minnesota. The webinar will review Read more →
- Pathway Health’s Robin Storey Will Present at the MHCA Annual Convention
  
  Pathway Health’s Robin Storey will host the session: “Phase 3 Requirements of Participation – The Final Phase” at the MHCA Read more →
- Pathway Health’s Lisa Thomson to Speak at the Kansas Adult Care Executives (KACE) Annual Convention
  
  Lisa Thomson, Pathway Health’s Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Kansas Adult Care Read more →
- Participate in the Two-Day ICD-10 Workshop with the Washington Health Care Association and Pathway Health
  
  Pathway Health will present a two-day ICD-10 training event to provide training on coding terms, conventions, official coding guidelines, Read more →
- What Leaders Need to Know: The Final Rule – Impacts to the MDS Process
  
  The Medicare payment classification system change to the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) for SNFs is October 1, 2019. Medicare Read more →
- Pathway Health Will Be at the AHFSA 2019 Annual Conference
  
  Pathway Health will be an exhibitor at the AHFSA Annual conference, August 4 – 7. Also, Lisa Thomson, Pathway Health’s Read more →
- Trauma Informed Care and Mental Health First Aid: Complimentary Webinar
  
  RoP Phase 3 implementation is right around the corner, and it is time to prepare your education for staff members. Read more →
- Fireside Training Courses in August
  
  Pathway Health offers multiple opportunities to strengthen your education in August. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: Read more →
- Staff Competency Starts with Knowing Your KSAs
  
  The complexity of the health care environment requires that staff in the facility participate in educational programs that ensure they Read more →
- PDPM—Common MDS Coding and Scheduling Errors
  
  Pathway Health’s Karolee Alexander presents her talk, “PDPM—Common MDS Coding and Scheduling Errors,” a webinar that is part of the Read more →
- Pathway Health – Proud Sponsor of the 2019 LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Fundraiser
  
  Pathway Health is a proud sponsor of Hole #15 at the 2019 LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Fundraiser, an event that Read more →
- Pathway Health – Proud Sponsor of the 2019 Care Providers of Minnesota Foundation
  
  Pathway Health is a proud sponsor of Hole #18 at the 2019 Care Providers of Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament, the Read more →
- INTERACT Leadership Insights
  
  INTERACT has a strong foothold in the new landscape of value-based care and quality assurance performance improvement. Read one of my Read more →
- A Team Approach to Operationalizing PDPM with LeadingAge Minnesota
  
  Pathway Health’s Karolee Alexander presents her talk, “A Team Approach to Operationalizing PDPM,” where participants will learn about the necessary Read more →
- Pathway Health – Proud Sponsor of the 2019 WHCA Care Classic Golf Tournament
  
  Pathway Health is a proud sponsor of Hole #17 at the WHCA Care Classic Golf Tournament, an event benefiting the Read more →
- PDPM Revealed with LeadingAge Oklahoma
  
  Pathway Health’s Karolee Alexander presents her talks, “Prepare for PDPM Now: An Interactive Workshop for Leaders” and “PDPM Prepare and Read more →
- A Team Approach to Operationalizing PDPM with LeadingAge Minnesota
  
  Pathway Health presents the talk, “A Team Approach to Operationalizing PDPM,” where participants will learn about the necessary steps to Read more →
- Tick, Tock…PDPM is Fast Approaching!
  
  The Medicare payment classification system change to Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) for SNFs is October 1, 2019. Medicare payments Read more →
- Fireside Training Courses in July
  
  Pathway Health offers multiple opportunities to strengthen your education in July. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: Infection Read more →
- Pathway Health Announces Distribution Agreement with Briggs Healthcare
  
  We are pleased to announce that Pathway Health has signed a distribution agreement with Briggs Healthcare, a leading provider of Read more →
- Pathway Health Announces Distribution Agreement with Briggs Healthcare
  
  We are pleased to announce that Pathway Health has signed a distribution agreement with Briggs Healthcare, a leading provider of Read more →
- Pathway Health is Present at the Collaborative Care & Health IT Summit
  
  Pathway Health’s Dan Billings and Chris Fangboner will be attending the Collaborative Care & Health IT Innovations Summit, convened by Read more →
- Learn About Phase 3 Requirements of Participation with LeadingAge Oklahoma
  
  Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith presents her talk, “Phase 3 Requirements of Participation – A Plan for Successful Implementation and Compliance,” Read more →
- Peter B. Schuna Appointed Co-Chair of Minnesota e-Health Advisory Committee
  
  We are pleased to announce that Peter B. Schuna, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pathway Health, has been appointed Read more →
- Behavioral Health and Trauma Informed Care and PASRR
  
  Ensure you are up-to-date with the new Phase 3 changes, scheduled to take place later this year and attend our Read more →
- Pathway Health Announces Distribution Agreement with MED-PASS
  
  Pathway Health has signed a distribution agreement with MED-PASS, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and cost-effective solutions for the Read more →
- Pathway Health – Proud Sponsor of the 2019 Saint Therese Foundation Golf Classic
  
  Pathway Health is proud to sponsor the Saint Therese Foundation Golf Classic, an event that over the years has helped Read more →
- Root Cause Analysis with Karolee Alexander
  
  Pathway Health’s Karolee Alexander presents the webinar, titled, “Clinical Online Workshop: Root Cause Analysis,” hosted by Care Providers of Minnesota. Read more →
- Fireside Training Courses in June
  
  Pathway Health offers multiple opportunities to strengthen your education in June. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: Prepare Read more →
- Implementing Change and Making the S.H.I.F.T.
  
  Everything we read about, hear about and talk about in post-acute care is change. Preparing for and managing change is about Read more →
- Diffuse Difficult Behavior in LTC with LeadingAge Kansas
  
  Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith presents the fourth and final installation of the 4-part webinar series hosted by LeadingAge Kansas on Read more →
- Operational & Clinical Strategies for Success with OHCA
  
  Pathway Health’s Sue LaGrange will be presenting at the event, titled, “Reducing Readmissions – Operational and Clinical Strategies for Success,” Read more →
- Phase 3 Preparedness with Pharmascript
  
  Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith presents the webinar, titled, “Purposeful Preparedness for Phase 3,” hosted by Pharmascript. The event will provide Read more →
- Meet Pathway Health at MHCA 2019 in Duluth
  
  Pathway Health will be exhibiting at the 2019 MHCA 49th Annual Meeting and Expo in Duluth, MN, on May 15. Read more →
- Celebrating Leaders in Clinical Excellence
  
  National Nurses Week is a time for everyone – individuals, employers, other health care professionals, community leaders, and nurses – Read more →
- Fireside Training Courses in May
  
  Pathway Health offers multiple opportunities to strengthen your education in May. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: Prepare Read more →
- Pathway Health Announces Agreement with Linked Senior
  
  Pathway Health has signed a content provider agreement with Linked Senior, a resident engagement platform for senior care. Linked Senior Read more →
- Compliance and Ethics with Karolee Alexander
  
  Care Providers of Minnesota will host an online workshop titled, “Compliance and Ethics Program,” to present the key elements of Read more →
- An Effective QAPI Program with the Beacon Institute
  
  Get hands-on learning to address your QAPI responsibilities that approach with the upcoming Phase 3 changes later this year. Pathway Read more →
- Louann Lawson Presents at LeadingAge KS Conference
  
  Pathway Health’s Louann Lawson will be presenting at the LeadingAge Kansas 2019 Spring Conference and Expo hosted by LeadingAge Kansas Read more →
- Pathway Health Attends LeadingAge WI Spring Conference
  
  Pathway Health will be attending the LeadingAge WI 2019 Spring Conference hosted by LeadingAge Wisconsin in La Crosse, WI, from Read more →
- Tackle Chemical Dependency with Pathway Health
  
  Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith presents the third installation of the 4-part webinar series hosted by LeadingAge Kansas on trauma-informed care. Read more →
- Phase 3 Preparedness at MN-DONA/LTC Annual Meeting
  
  Pathway Health will be attending the 2019 MN-DONA/LTC Spring Connection and Annual Meeting hosted by Minnesota Director of Nursing Administration Read more →
- Continue Your Education with Trauma-Informed Care
  
  Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith presents the second installation of the 4-part webinar series hosted by LeadingAge Kansas on trauma-informed care. Read more →
- Meet us at WHCA/WiCAL in Green Bay
  
  Pathway Health’s Stacy Jones and Leah Killian-Smith will be attending the 57th Annual Spring Conference & Exposition hosted by Wisconsin Read more →
- Data = Quality at Care Providers of Minnesota’ Webinar
  
  Care Providers of Minnesota will host an online workshop titled, “Data = Quality,” to present the new regulations for publicly Read more →
- Fireside Training Courses in April
  
  Pathway Health offers multiple opportunities to strengthen your education in April. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: MDS Excellence Read more →
- Culturally Competent and Trauma Informed with LeadingAge Wisconsin
  
  Get exclusive training on cultural competence and trauma-informed care with the upcoming webinar from LeadingAge Wisconsin. Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith Read more →
- Register for FREE Webinar on PDPM Need-to-Knows
  
  Back by popular demand! Pathway Health’s exclusive, FREE webinars fill up in days! Secure your spot while it’s hot! Read more →
- Envisioning the Future with AANAC and AADNS in Orlando
  
  Pathway Health’s Susan LaGrange, Karolee Alexander, Colleen Toebe, Cindy Perrault, Louann Lawson, and Leah Killian-Smith will be exhibiting at the Read more →
- Reconnect 2019 Annual Meeting with LeadingAge Illinois
  
  Pathway Health’s Cheryl Studzinski and Jane Burch will be attending, and Kim Stenzel presenting at, the 2019 Connect Annual Meeting Read more →
- Trauma-Informed Care with LeadingAge Kansas
  
  Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith presents the first installation of the new 4-part webinar series hosted by LeadingAge Kansas on trauma-informed Read more →
- Phase 3 Training Requirements with LeadingAge Kansas
  
  Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith presents the FINAL installation of the 7-part series on Phase 3 changes. The webinar, titled, “Phase Read more →
- Infection Control Readiness with LeadingAge WI
  
  Get hands-on learning for your Infection Preventionist responsibilities that approach with the upcoming Phase 3 changes later this year. Pathway Read more →
- FREE Infection Prevention and Control System Check Webinar!
  
  Back by popular demand! The first session one was filled within three days and the evaluations included rave reviews!! Pathway Read more →
- New CMS Memos – Leadership “Need to Know”
  
  We all know change is an inevitable, new reality in post-acute care. Our industry continues to transform utilizing data (organizational Read more →
- Lisa Thomson and Susan LaGrange at ACHCA 2019 Kentucky
  
  Pathway Health’s Lisa Thomson and Susan LaGrange will be attending the 2019 Convocation & Expo from the American College of Read more →
- CMS Regulatory Updates Effective April 2019
  
  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sent several updates recently that will impact providers. See below for more Read more →
- Compliance and Ethics Programs with LeadingAge Kansas
  
  We’re almost done with our Phase 3 webinar series! The next installment of Pathway Health’s webinar series hosted by LeadingAge Read more →
- It all Starts from the Top: Get Proactive with Talent
  
  In this day and age of labor challenges, talent management is even more critical than it has ever been for Read more →
- Behavioral Health Webinar with Karolee Alexander
  
  Care Providers of Minnesota will host an online workshop titled, “Behavioral Health,” to present the new regulations for behavioral health. Read more →
- Updates to Nursing Home Compare Systems in April
  
  The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced updates coming in April 2019 to Nursing Home Compare and Read more →
- Pathway Health Attends AMDA 2019 in Atlanta
  
  Pathway Health’s Lisa Thomson and Susan LaGrange will be attending the 2019 AMDA Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, from March Read more →
- The Infection Preventionist Role with LeadingAge Kansas
  
  Don’t miss the next installment of Pathway Health’s webinar series hosted by LeadingAge Kansas tackling important changes in RoP Phase Read more →
- Leadership Insights: The Importance of Bench Strength
  
  Stacy Jones – Association Manager Winning Teams Have Bench Strength College basketball season is in full stride and soon, March Read more →
- Further Your Education with Fireside Training Classes
  
  There are many opportunities for you to strengthen your education in March. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: Read more →
- Infection Prevention and Control System Check with Susan LaGrange
  
  Pathway Health’s Susan LaGrange presents the Infection Prevention and Control System Check Webinar. Infection Control continues to be one of Read more →
- The Heart of Health Care: The Many Roles of Nursing Leaders in Post-Acute Care
  
  In today’s vastly changing health care environment, the role of nursing leadership is one thing that remains consistent. It is Read more →
- Wisconsin Director of Nursing Council Symposium 2019
  
  Pathway Health representatives will attend the 25th Symposium at the Grand Geneva Resort for the annual WI Director of Nursing Read more →
- Greet the Season of Love With a Healthy Heart
  
  By the time you read this blog, two to four Americans will have passed away from cardiovascular disease. This year Read more →
- A Case Study for Quality Outcomes with LeadingAge KS
  
  Don’t miss the webinar presented by Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith on culturally competent actions and procedures within nursing facilities. The Read more →
- Survey Response with Care Providers of Minnesota
  
  Pathway Health’s Karolee Alexander presents an hour-long webinar hosted by Care Providers of Minnesota. The course, titled, “Survey response – Read more →
- Sufficient and Competent Staffing with LeadingAge KS
  
  The third installment of our 7 Part Webinar Series on culturally competent procedures and actions for nursing facilities is here. Read more →
- Register now! Fireside Training Courses in February
  
  Pathway Health offers multiple opportunities to bolster your professional education in the new year. Register now for guaranteed access to one Read more →
- Pathway Health Leaders at Vertical Summit 2019
  
  Pathway Health’s Lisa Thomson and Dan Billings will be attending the annual Health & Human Service Vertical Summit for Marsh Read more →
- What If… 2019 Conference with LeadingAge Minnesota
  
  Pathway Health leadership will exhibit and present during the LeadingAge Minnesota Institute & Expo on February 6-8, 2019. The event Read more →
- What Do You Really Need to Do Now to Prepare for PDPM?
  
  When the Medicare payment model changes for nursing homes on October 1, 2019, the drivers of reimbursement will be dramatically Read more →
- Fighting the Flu is Nothing to Sneeze At!
  
  The influenza season is hitting hard across the U.S. In fact, the Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report indicates that influenza-like illness Read more →
- Best Practices for Staff Competencies
  
  Care Providers of Minnesota will host an online workshop titled, “Staff Competencies,” to present leadership and staff of care facilities Read more →
- A Study in Caring For Survivors
  
  The second installment of our 7 Part Webinar Series has arrived. “Trauma Informed Care, An Introduction to Caring for Survivors” Read more →
- 5 Elements of QAPI Interactive Workshop
  
  Take part in simulated QAPI projects and explore methods to involve all departments in the QAPI process. Pathway Health’s Lisa Read more →
- Insight Opportunities from LeadingAge Kansas
  
  Be sure to attend the webinar presented by Pathway Health’s Leah Killian-Smith on culturally competent actions and procedures within nursing Read more →
- Celebrate the New Year with Advanced Education
  
  Pathway Health offers multiple opportunities to bolster your professional education in the New Year. Register now for guaranteed access to Read more →
- Tackle Infection Prevention and Control for Nursing in 2019
  
  On February 1, Pathway Health’s Louann Lawson will present S.C. Institute on Aging’s event titled, “Infection Preventionist.” This 1-day course Read more →
- ‘Tis the Season!
  
  ‘Tis the season to share joy and thanksgiving for the continued blessings provided in 2018. Our team wishes you a Read more →
- Ho! Ho! Ho!…Oh No! Readmissions are Not Merry and Bright for Most.
  
  In light of the recent readmission outcomes due to SNF Value-Based Purchasing (SNFVBP), our industry is challenged with some significant Read more →
- Opportunities for Education Advancement
  
  Advance your education this December through our Fireside Training classes. Register now for the following: AANAC Resident Assessment Coordinator – Read more →
- Gain Insight into Seamless Transitions for Post-Acute Care Residents
  
  On December 6, Pathway Health’s Louann Lawson will present a LeadingAge Kansas webinar titled, “Person-Centered Care and Discharge Planning – Read more →
- Appreciation + Inquiry = Innovation
  
  The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us, a day dedicated to spending time with family and friends and reflecting on the Read more →
- Home Care and Hospice Month: Honoring Health Care Professionals
  
  November is recognized as Home Care and Hospice Month. At Pathway Health we pause to honor the millions of nurses, home Read more →
- Register Now for our INTERACT Certified Champion Courses
  
  Leading Age Washington will host two INTERACTTM Certified Champion courses in December that will be presented by Pathway Health’s Betty Brunner. Read more →
- Thank You, Superhero Caregivers
  
  From managing medications and taking care of patients at home, to making sure they also get to their appointments on Read more →
- Key Takeaways for Nurse Leaders
  
  Clinical Reimbursement Team Leader/Clinical Education Manager Louann Lawson is attending and presenting at the LeadingAge Kansas 2018 Nurse Leaders Conference Read more →
- Don’t Miss This Premier Educational Opportunity
  
  The Care Providers of Minnesota 70th Annual Convention & Exposition is recognized as the premier professional education opportunity in Minnesota, bringing together Read more →
- Let’s Discuss Generations of Change
  
  The Illinois Nursing Home Administrators Association (INHAA) Convention and Trade Show will take place November 8-9 in Springfield, IL. This year’s Read more →
- Providing Knowledge in Post-Acute Care Staff Education
  
  November 8 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Director of Reimbursement and Clinical Consulting Karolee Alexander will present a Beacon Read more →
- Important Update for Post-Acute Care (SNF) Organizations
  
  Skilled Nursing Facility Provider Preview Reports (per the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNFQRP)) have been updated and are Read more →
- Connect with Our Team in Nashville!
  
  Pathway Health is proud to be a Silver Level Sponsor of the PointClickCare® 2018 Summit in Nashville, TN, November 4-7. Joining roughly Read more →
- Ready for More Insight in November?
  
  Attend any of our November Fireside Training classes and strengthen your education. Register here » MDS Updates for October 2018, Read more →
- Supporting Your Team with the Tools for Success
  
  On October 1, 2018, the SNF Value Based Purchasing (VBP) Program became effective, rewarding skilled nursing facilities with incentive payments Read more →
- Pathway Health Introduces New Learning Management System for Post-Acute Leaders
  
  Pathway Learning Network provides on-demand training solutions to support quality initiatives and operational success. Pathway Health, a leading post-acute consulting Read more →
- Creating a Legacy of Excellence
  
  The Pathway Health team is excited to gain and offer insight on creating a legacy of excellence at the Texas Read more →
- Network with Us at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting + Expo
  
  The National LeadingAge Annual Meeting + Expo is almost here! Decision makers across the healthcare industry will come together October Read more →
- Insight and Connections at the 2018 Annual Conference Healthcare NOW!
  
  This year marks the 9th year of LifeSpan Network and Health Facilities Association of Maryland’s (HFAM) 2018 Annual Conference Healthcare NOW! Read more →
- Proud Business Partner of the WHCA/WiCAL Annual Convention
  
  Pathway Health is proud to be a Gold Business Partner of the 67th Annual WHCA/WiCAL Fall Convention October 17-19 in Green Read more →
- Register for the Restorative Nursing Webinar
  
  West Virginia Health Care Association is hosting a webinar sponsored by McKesson on restorative nursing October 18 from 10 a.m. Read more →
- Networking at the NIC Fall Conference
  
  The NIC Fall Conference opens a space for seniors housing operators, owners and capital providers to start conversations about industry Read more →
- Gain Insight at the CAHF Infection Prevention Conference
  
  The California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) Infection Prevention Conference, sponsored by McKesson, will take place in San Diego, CA Read more →
- PATHWAY HEALTH SELECTED AS TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER FOR THE CONSONUS CO-PILOT APPLICATION
  
  Pathway Health has been selected by Consonus Healthcare as its implementation, training and ongoing support Read more →
- Let’s Create Healthy Communities
  
  The Minnesota Department of Health is hosting its 2018 Community Health Conference October 10 in Bloomington, MN. This remarkable event Read more →
- What You Need to Know about Medicare Payment Reform
  
  October 11, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Pathway Health’s Louann Lawson will present a Beacon Institute interactive class Read more →
- Ready to Discuss how the Future is Us?
  
  Minnesota Directors of Nursing Administration is hosting its 35thAnnual The Future is Us Fall Conference October 10-12 in Breezy Point, Read more →
- Honoring Residents’ Rights Month
  
  Residents’ Rights Month is an annual event every October that was designated by Consumer Voice with the purpose of honoring residents living Read more →
- Join Us at the AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention
  
  The AHCA/NCAL 69th Annual Convention & Expo in San Diego, CA will take place October 7-10. At this event, thousands Read more →
- Announcing New INTERACT Training Option
  
  Provide INTERACT Certified Champion training, anytime, anywhere! Now available through The Learning Pathway, this on-demand course provides an in-depth description of the Read more →
- Working in Harmony for Improved Outcomes
  
  American Society for Health Care Risk Management (ASHRM) is hosting its 2018 Annual Conference in Nashville, TN October 7-10. This Read more →
- Discover Clarity with Kim Stenzel
  
  Friday, October 5, Pathway Health’s Kim Stenzel will be in West Columbia, SC for a LeadingAge South Carolina event where Read more →
- Strengthen your Education this October
  
  There are many opportunities for you to strengthen your education in October. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: Read more →
- Embrace Your Purpose
  
  The LeadingAge Wisconsin 2018 Fall Conference & 38th Annual Exhibitors Forum is taking place October 3-5 in Green Bay. This Read more →
- October 1, 2018 = The Beginning of a New Era for Skilled Nursing Facilities
  
  The clock is counting down for skilled nursing facilities across the nation. This Monday, October 1, 2018, marks the beginning Read more →
- Spreading Awareness to Prevent Falls
  
  Did you know? Falls among older adults are preventable, yet they remain the leading cause of injury deaths and hospital Read more →
- Strategies for Success in the LTPAC Continuum
  
  Nursing Service Council for Long Term Care – Green Bay District is hosting a Long-Term Care Workshop September 25 in Read more →
- Inspiring Leadership, Influencing Change
  
  Over 4,000 health care leaders and professionals will meet September 22-26 in Miami, FL for the American Health Information Management Read more →
- Gain Industry Insight at the 2018 MHA Fall Convention & Trade Show
  
  Montana’s largest health care convention & trade show, the 2018 MHA Fall Convention & Trade Show, will take place September Read more →
- Go Bold at LeadingAge MN’s Annual Conference
  
  Pathway Health is a proud Tee Box Sponsor of the LeadingAge Minnesota 2018 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum September 18-21. Read more →
- Living a Life on Purpose
  
  The LeadingAge Missouri 2018 Annual Conference – Life on Purpose will take place September 17-19 in St. Louis, MO. Join Read more →
- Proven Thought Leaders
  
  Lisa Thomson, Pathway Health’s Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer, has been appointed to the Advancing Excellence in Long-Term Care Collaborative Read more →
- A Deeper Look into Hospital Readmissions
  
  California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) is offering two opportunities for you to partake in an in-depth look into hospital Read more →
- Proud Sponsor of the NDLTCA Fall Professional Development Conference
  
  Pathway Health is a proud Bronze Sponsor of the North Dakota Long Term Care Association (NDLTCA) Fall Professional Development Conference Read more →
- Register Now for the Infection Preventionist Bootcamp
  
  Join Pathway Health Consultant Judy Morey, RN, BSN, CWOCN, APN, September 12-13 as she presents the West Virginia Health Care Read more →
- Let’s Put the Spotlight on Quality
  
  Illinois Health Care Association’s 68th Annual Convention & Expo, taking place September 10-13 in Peoria, IL is one of the largest Read more →
- Ready to Advance Your Education?
  
  Pathway Health is offering numerous educational opportunities to keep you on the right path in September. Register now for the Read more →
- SNF VBP + SNF QRP = Dash for Dollars
  
  As you know, Phase Two of the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) Program’s Review and Corrections process is Read more →
- Register for the LeadingAge Kansas Webinar
  
  Louann Lawson, BA, RN, RAC-CT, CIMT, will present a LeadingAge Kansas webinar titled, “Behavioral Health Strategies for Post-Acute Care – Caring Read more →
- Learn to Care for the Spirited Customer
  
  The Missouri Health Care Association 70thAnnual Convention & Trade Show is taking place August 26-29 in Branson, MO. Jane Burch and Read more →
- Ready for Phase III?
  
  Pathway Health’s Louann Lawson is presenting West Virginia Health Care Association’s webinar, “Behavioral Health Strategies for Post-Acute Care: Preparation for Read more →
- Join Leah in Maine to Discuss Phase III RoP
  
  Leah Killian-Smith is headed to Augusta, Maine to present a workshop hosted by Maine Health Care Association. This workshop titled, Read more →
- OIG Releases July 2018 Unimplemented Recommendations
  
  The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released the July 2018 Unimplemented Recommendations related to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Read more →
- Patient-Driven Payment Model. What Leaders Need to Know.
  
  Take a deep breath, the new payment categories go into effect October 1, 2019. We have just enough time to Read more →
- SNF QRP Non-Compliance Letter Response
  
  In the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System Final Rule 80 FR (46427 through 46429) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Read more →
- Proudly Supporting the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation
  
  Wednesday, August 8, Stacy Jones and Heidi Sprado are representing Pathway Health as a Tee Box Sponsor at the LeadingAge Read more →
- Strengthen your Education with Fireside Classes
  
  There are three educational opportunities in August that can assist and strengthen your education. Register now for the following Fireside Read more →
- Quality Webinars to Keep You on the Right Path
  
  Pathway Health is presenting two quality webinars Thursday, July 26, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to keep you Read more →
- PBJ Accuracy Becomes Increasingly Important as a Measure of Quality
  
  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) knows staffing within long-term care (LTC) facilities significantly affects the care delivered Read more →
- CMS To Resume Health Inspection Rating Posting Oct. 2019
  
  Recently CMS announced that it will resume posting the average number of citations per inspection for each state and nationally Read more →
- CMS Announces Updates to Payroll-Based Journal Data
  
  In 2017, CMS began posting the number of hours worked by nursing staff submitted through the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) system Read more →
- Register Now for July Fireside Training Classes
  
  There are many educational opportunities in July to support and strengthen your career. Register now for the following Fireside Training classes: Read more →
- CMS Announced Updates Regarding the Long-Stay Hospitalization Quality Measure
  
  In July 2018, CMS will provide rates of hospitalizations for long-stay residents in each facility’s confidential “Nursing Home Compare Five-Star Read more →
- Create Winning Retention and Recruitment Strategies
  
  Lisa Thomson and Sue LaGrange are headed to National Harbor, MD this weekend (June 27-29) for the American Association of Read more →

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