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Insights to Help You Better Manage Your Quality and Compliance Programs

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What Is a QAPI Program?

Key Takeaways QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) is a CMS-mandated framework for driving measurable improvements in care quality, safety, and outcomes. It blends reactive quality assurance (QA) with proactive performance...

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2026 Home Health Quality, AI, and Payment Changes: What Agencies Need to Prepare for Now

Executive Summary CMS is signaling a shift in expectations for home health agencies heading into CY 2026. Quality reporting timelines are tightening,...

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How to Prepare for a CMS Survey: Home Health & Hospice Checklist

CMS surveys are more than a regulatory requirement. They are a reflection of how your agency delivers care, manages risk, and supports not only your...

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Quality Improvement Examples in Healthcare: What Works and Why

Quality improvement is a data-driven, systematic approach that supports measurable progress in healthcare processes, outcomes, and performance....

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How to Build a Culture of Quality in Home Health and Hospice Care

Building a culture of quality in home health and hospice is more than meeting regulatory requirements. It’s about delivering safer care, improving...

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Webinar Recording: The VBP Clock Is Ticking - How to Improve Quality Scores Before It's Too Late

Your quality scores are tied directly to your bottom line. With Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) in full effect, underperformance isn't just a regulatory...

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QAPI vs. QA: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Healthcare quality management has undergone a fundamental transformation since 2016, when the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...

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The Cost of Poor Quality in Post-Acute Care: More Than Just a Missed Metric

In post-acute care, quality is not just a box to check; it is a business imperative. And when it slips, the costs are steep. Too often, home health...

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Webinar Recording: The Life Cycle of Data From Insight to Action

Strong quality programs aren't just about compliance checklists. They're essential to safer care, better outcomes, and a more resilient organization....

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SOC 2 Type II: Why This Should Be on Your Vendor Evaluation Checklist

Wondering what SOC 2 Type II is and why it matters? SOC 2 Type II audits the effectiveness of a company’s security controls over time. For post-acute...

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