CMS released new SNF data today with a new quarter of data for quality measures (QM) and staffing. For the five star specifications, there is a change to the cut points for a single QM. Here is the note in the manual from CMS describing this minor change:
Effective with the April 2026 refresh, the long-stay antipsychotic medication quality measure calculation will be updated to ensure that all residents with a history of schizophrenia are excluded, consistent with established specifications. A subset of these residents was not appropriately excluded from the measure data released in January 2026. This change did not have a significant impact on scores for this measure or quality measure ratings. However, the scoring cut points for this measure will be reset to place providers into deciles using data from 2024Q4-2025Q3.
Last week, CMS released new Home Health data. This means that there are now new 5 Star Reports, SNF Trend Reports, and Home Health Trend Reports available. You can find all the reports in the LeadingAge report portal.
Please let Nicole know if you have any questions or if you need help accessing your reports.
As a LeadingAge Kansas member, your organization can access this information in an easy-to-read format designed to help you track trends and compare your performance with state and national averages. This members-only tool supports effective benchmarking and goal setting.
