Two-Day Seminar: MDS, Medicare, and Mobility Outcomes
September 10 and October 29
Program to be held at LeadingAge Connecticut - 110 Barnes Rd Wallingford, CT 06492

In Partnership with LeadingAge Connecticut Gold Partner, Celtic Consulting

This program provides SNF leaders and care teams with updates on Medicare compliance, reimbursement, and MDS changes, while also exploring how resident mobility drives quality outcomes and care excellence.

Full Day Seminar - September 10, 2025 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Navigating Medicare in SNFs: Compliance, Coding, and Reimbursement Essentials for FY 2026 & Beyond.
Join us for an in-depth, full-day educational event designed for SNF administrators, clinical leaders, MDS coordinators, and billing professionals. As Medicare policies continue to evolve, staying informed is essential for compliance, accurate reimbursement, and quality care delivery. This comprehensive session will walk participants through upcoming changes and reinforce core Medicare fundamentals to equip your team for success in FY 2026 and beyond.

Learning Objectives:
• Identify recent MDS coding changes effective 10/1/25 for v1.20.1
• Review FY 2026 Final Rule Changes
• Back to Basics: Medicare Fundamentals
     ♦ Understand Medicare beneficiary eligibility and skilled care requirements
     ♦ Patient Driven Payment System Refresher on clinical classification categories and how they calculate PDPM scores
     ♦ Review the SNF PPS MDS assessment types and scheduling requirements
     ♦ Discuss PPS reimbursement concepts and managing Medicare regulatory requirements
• Medicare Advantage Final Rule overview for CY 24, 25, 26

Who Should Attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing, MDS Coordinators, Quality team members, Business Office Managers, and interdisciplinary team members involved in Medicare billing and care planning.

Day 2: Half Day Seminar - October 29, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Mobility Matters – Linking Mobility to Quality Outcomes
Resident mobility is more than just a measure of physical ability—it’s a key driver of clinical outcomes and quality performance across skilled nursing facilities. This engaging session will explore how mobility directly influences Quality Measures and impacts overall care outcomes under CMS Quality Programs. Attendees will examine key mobility-related Quality Measures, learn how to leverage CMS reports and data analytics to track performance, and understand how functional changes can trigger a Significant Change in Status (SCSA) assessment. We’ll also review MDS SCSA requirements and highlight critical indicators for monitoring. Practical strategies will be shared to help the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) enhance care planning and drive improved outcomes tied to mobility. Join us to connect the dots between resident mobility and quality excellence in SNF operations.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand how resident mobility influences multiple CMS Quality Measures
• Learn key mobility-related Quality Measures across CMS programs
• Identify CMS reports to analyze facility mobility data
• Recognize functional mobility changes as clinical indicators for Significant Change in Status Assessments
• Review MDS Significant Change in Status Assessment criteria and focus areas for monitoring
• Explore interdisciplinary operational strategies to enhance mobility-related quality outcomes

Who Should Attend: Administrators, Directors of Nursing, MDS Coordinators, Quality team members, Rehab Directors, and interdisciplinary team members involved in resident care coordination. 

Registration Information:
2-Day Program: $250 per person
Full Day Seminar: $165 per person
Half Day Seminar: $125 per person

*Registration is a commitment to pay in full.
•  If you are registering multiple people, please complete separate registration forms for each participant.
•  The registration deadline will be Monday, September 8.

Presenter: Robin Sweeney
Robin Sweeney, RN, is a Clinical Reimbursement Associate for Celtic Consulting with over 15 years of expertise in reimbursement processes, MDS, LTC regulations, and denial management. She has led PDPM transitions, overseen 70+ facilities as Director of Clinical Reimbursement, and holds advanced certifications including RAC-CT, RAC-CTA, and QCP.

Questions? Contact LeadingAge Connecticut at (203) 678-4477 or [email protected].