Leadership Insights

Falls Prevention: Take a Fresh Look at the Systems Behind the Fall

September 22, 2026
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  Insights from Colleen Toebe, MSN, CWCN, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, DNS MT, Vice President of Clinical Services Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 21–25, gives long-term care and assisted living leaders a…

FY 2027 SNF PPS Final Rule: What Leaders Need to Know—and Do Now

September 8, 2026
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By Scott Heichel RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, IPCO, QCP, ICC Director of Reimbursement and Education   October 1 always brings change to skilled nursing, and FY 2027 is no exception.…

Risk-Based Surveys Are Here: Is Your Leadership Team Ready?

August 17, 2026
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Insights from Lisa Thomson, BA, LNHA, HSE, FACHCA, CIMT – Chief Operating Officer, Pathway Health After working with skilled nursing providers and leadership teams across the country, one thing has…

Building a Strong Advance Care Planning Program

August 14, 2026
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Advance Care Planning (ACP) is one of the most meaningful and complex responsibilities in post-acute and long-term care. When done well, ACP ensures that residents’ values and preferences guide care…

Five-Star Changes: The Bar Has Moved—Has Your Organization?

August 6, 2026
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  Insights from Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, IPCO, QCP, ICC, AAPACN Master Teacher – Director of Reimbursement and Education, Pathway Health Throughout my years of working with skilled…

Strengthening the Future of Post-Acute Care Nursing: A Conversation with Dr. Barbara Bowers on Geri-Res

July 28, 2026
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Insights from Colleen Toebe, MSN, CWCN, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, DNS MT, Vice President of Clinical Services Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities continue to navigate one of the most important…

From Data to Direction: What SNF Leaders Need to Know About VBP, QRP, NHSN and PBJ

July 27, 2026
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Insights from Colleen Toebe, MSN, CWCN, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, DNS MT – Vice President of Clinical Services Skilled nursing facility leaders are managing more reports than ever before, and each one…

Understanding the LEGACY Leadership Model

July 23, 2026
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    Post-acute and long-term care leaders are navigating unprecedented pressure, from staffing instability and regulatory scrutiny to reimbursement constraints and rising expectations. While many of these challenges feel external…

Survey Readiness Is Shifting: What SNF Leaders Need to Know About the Top National Citations

July 17, 2026
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Insights from Colleen Toebe, MSN, CWCN, RAC-MTA, RAC-MT, DNS MT – Vice President of Clinical Services Skilled nursing facility leaders are navigating a survey environment that continues to intensify, and…

Don’t Let Your MDS Seat Sit Empty: Why SNF Leaders Must Grow Their Own

July 13, 2026
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Insights from Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, IPCO, QCP, ICC, Director of Reimbursement and Education   In today’s skilled nursing facility environment, I believe the MDS Coordinator is one…