Key Resources for the SNF QRP are Now Available 9/30/2025 CMS Page ContentThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) posted several key resources for the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) for the FY 2027 and FY 2028 program years. A revised FY 2027 and the new FY 2028 APU Table for Reporting Measures and Data: These key documents outline the MDS items used in determining the MDS data reporting threshold for the applicable fiscal year. Items required for FY 2027 are effective October 1, 2025. Items require for the FY 2028 are effective October 1, 2026. FY 2026 SNF QRP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): This document has been updated to reflect the finalized policies for the SNF QRP in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 and includes other useful resources available to providers. Data Collection and Final Submission Deadlines for FY 2028: The SNF QRP Data Collection and Final Submission Deadlines have been updated to provide the data collection time frames and final submission deadlines for the FY 2028 SNF QRP. Questions about the SNF QRP or the above resources may be directed to regulatory@ahca.org. Related News CMS Policy CMS Releases the FY26 Mission and Priority Document CMS released the FY 2026 MPD, which outlines survey, certification, enforcement, and Medicare funding allocations for states, while also providing background information on certified provider and supplier types, as well as accreditation and deeming surveys. READ MORE Policy CMS CMS Releases Finalized MDS Item Sets and Matrix for Nursing Homes Effective October 1, 2025 CMS posted the final MDS 3.0 Item Sets version 1.20.1v3 and Item Matrix v1.20.1v3 in the downloads section of their MDS 3.0 RAI Manual page. The MDS Item Sets will be effective beginning October 1, 2025. READ MORE Policy CMS CMS Overhauls RADV Audit Program for Medicare Advantage Plans CMS conducts annual RADV audits to ensure the accuracy of diagnosis codes submitted by MA plans. Diagnosis codes directly impact patient risk scores, which determines CMS' risk-adjusted payment amounts to MA plans per enrollee. READ MORE View All News Related Articles CMS Quality Improvement 9/8/2025 Laguna Honda’s Five-Star Recovery Over a three-year period, a San Francisco skilled nursing center underwent a massive organizational transformation, from losing its CMS certification to earning a five-star quality rating. READ MORE CMS 10/31/2022 New PDPM LTC Trend Tracker Module Can Help with Medicare Compliance The reports, derived from MDS data, allow providers to compare and benchmark metrics on a quarterly basis against peers within their organization, state, or nationwide. READ MORE Policy CMS 5/1/2022 Five Stars is No Longer the Bar While accreditation may be the last thing providers want to consider, it may be one of the most strategic and valuable endeavors providers can achieve to effectively improve their outcomes and enhance their financial outlook. READ MORE