https://www.ilumiwell.com https://www.ilumiwell.com/nursing-workforce-insights <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Top Trends Shaping the Skilled Nursing Workforce in 2026 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/be6fb39b/dms3rep/multi/pexels-photo-29941469.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Industry leaders continue to identify staffing, retention, workforce stability, and operational efficiency as the biggest challenges facing SNFs. Emerging technologies, workforce development initiatives, and changing regulations are shaping how facilities recruit and retain talent. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Link </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <a href="https://skillednursingnews.com/2026/01/top-trends-that-will-shape-the-skilled-nursing-sector-in-2026/" target="_blank"> https://skillednursingnews.com/2026/01/top-trends-that-will-shape-the-skilled-nursing-sector-in-2026/ </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:09:18 GMT https://www.ilumiwell.com/nursing-workforce-insights thumbnail main image https://www.ilumiwell.com/cms-quality-measures-update <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> CMS Releases New SNF Quality Reporting Update </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/be6fb39b/dms3rep/multi/e0bb8821-d30f-4030-9e98-cc0945e8be97.png" alt="Medical team meeting around a laptop in a bright clinic conference room"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> CMS recently released updates to the Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (QRP), including revised quality measure specifications, healthcare-associated infection measures, and updates to MDS reporting requirements effective in 2026. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/snf-quality-reporting-program/spotlights-announcements" target="_blank"> [ </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Link </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/snf-quality-reporting-program/spotlights-announcements" target="_blank"> https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/snf-quality-reporting-program/spotlights-announcements </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:07:34 GMT https://www.ilumiwell.com/cms-quality-measures-update thumbnail main image https://www.ilumiwell.com/value-based-purchasing-trends <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> This is a subtitle for your new post </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/be6fb39b/dms3rep/multi/5c94ccac-71dd-490f-953d-1f17e9c11f94.png" alt="Physical therapist helping a seated patient do arm exercises in a bright clinic room"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> CMS is expanding the Skilled Nursing Facility Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP) program beyond readmissions. New measures include healthcare-associated infections, nurse staffing turnover, and nursing hours, creating broader accountability for clinical quality and staffing stability </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Link </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.specialistconsultationnetwork.com/blog/snf-vbp-expansion-2026-2027/" target="_blank"> https://www.specialistconsultationnetwork.com/blog/snf-vbp-expansion-2026-2027/ </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Sun, 27 Sep 2026 17:07:31 GMT https://www.ilumiwell.com/value-based-purchasing-trends thumbnail main image