Continuing Education Sessions

Session 9 | Decoding CMS’s New SNF VBP Metrics: How Will You Measure Up?

Day: Monday, July 14
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Type/Topic: Finance and Reimbursement
Room Location: Celebration 5 & 6

Session Summary

Ready or not, CMS is changing the rules of the game, and it's time to make sure your facility is set to win. On October 1, 2024, the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing Program (SNF VBP) introduced four brand-new measures. These measures will directly impact future Medicare Part A reimbursement rates, effective on October 1, 2026. In this session, presenters will unpack these new measures and show how to turn them into opportunities for success. Discover exactly what CMS will be watching and why, along with practical strategies to optimize your center's performance and protect future reimbursements. From improving clinical outcomes to mastering data tracking and reporting, this session will break down the steps that teams can take to get ahead. Plus, explore how these measures can align with delivering top quality care.

Presenters

Maureen McCarthy

Founder/CEO | Celtic Consulting

About the Presenter

Maureen McCarthy is the Founder and CEO of Celtic Consulting, a post-acute care advisory firm, and CEO of MDSRescue, providing remote MDS support nationwide. With nearly 40 years of experience, including roles as an MDS Coordinator, Director of Nursing, Rehab Director, and Medicare biller. Maureen combines clinical expertise with regulatory insight to help clients develop effective and sustainable remediation strategies. Maureen also holds key advisory and leadership roles across multiple national and state healthcare organizations.