NOTE: Individual session registration is available. Click the Register link below to choose individual session(s). 

CMS isn't auditing later—they're auditing now. This timely series opens with current CMS enforcement priorities including the 5-Claim Probe & Educate initiative and 2025 MDS changes, then builds through essential compliance and reimbursement strategies. Help facilities navigate current challenges while strengthening documentation, preventing denials, and protecting revenue.

Each webinar is 1 hour (11-12 pm CT, 10-11 am MT) and designed for NHAs, DONs, clinical teams, MDS nurses, and regional leaders. Attendees can register for individual sessions or participate in the full series. Every session includes practical takeaways, workflows, and action steps that can be implemented immediately.

SPEAKERS:

• Glenda Beasley, RN, RAC-CTA, Senior Vice President of Clinical Revenue Operations With over 30 years of healthcare expertise and a unique combination of clinical and financial education, Glenda brings unparalleled experience in MDS coordination, reimbursement optimization, and clinical operations to SMK Medical. Her leadership of 50+ skilled nursing facilities and proven track record of recovering millions through strategic revenue optimization makes her an invaluable asset to our healthcare partners.
• Demetrius Kirk, MBA, MSN, RN, LNHA, LSSGB, DNPc, Transformative Healthcare Leader & Consultant With over 15 years of transformative leadership experience, Demetrius brings an exceptional combination of clinical expertise and business acumen to SMK Medical. His comprehensive background as Regional Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer enables him to deliver measurable improvements in quality outcomes, operational efficiency, and financial performance for post-acute care organizations.

TARGET AUDIENCE: This webinar series is designed for NHAs, DONs, clinical teams, MDS nurses, and regional leaders.

INDIVIDUAL SESSION TOPICS:

1. November 6, 2025: PDPM & MDS Optimization (Part 1) Master all 5 payment components and accurately capture maximum reimbursement. Understand PDPM fundamentals and how each component impacts your revenue.
2. November 13, 2025: PDPM & MDS Optimization (Part 2) Fix common coding errors, timing issues, and documentation gaps that cost facilities thousands. Focus on MDS & ARD strategies that optimize reimbursement while maintaining compliance.
3. November 20, 2025: Skilled Documentation Under Fire Document medical necessity that survives audits and supports skilled claims. Avoid denials and protect reimbursement with bulletproof documentation strategies.
4. December 4, 2025: Revenue Protection: Physician Certification & Triple Check Close two common areas of revenue loss: late or missing certifications and inconsistent triple check meetings. Get process tools and clean checklists to improve billing accuracy.
5. December 11, 2025: CMS 5-Claim Probe: & Current MDS Changes 2025 Navigate the current audit landscape and prepare for 2025 MDS process changes. Learn what CMS is targeting now and how to position facilities for success with current enforcement and regulatory shifts.
6. December 18, 2025: Survey Readiness: From Citation Intelligence to Proactive Defense Break down the top F-tags hitting facilities now with real citation data, analyze WHY these citations are happening, then build a proactive internal audit strategy to prevent them. Get both the intelligence on current enforcement trends and the tools to create QAPI-aligned systems that catch issues before surveyors arrive.

COST:

PROGRAM NOTES: All sessions will take place at 11 am CT (10 am MT) via Zoom. The connection links will be sent several days prior to the event. The sessions will be recorded and made available only to those registered, if unable to attend the live event(s). 

CONTINUING EDUCATION: 1 nursing contact hour per session for RNs/LPNs, up to 6 hours (California Board of Nursing). 1 hour of continuing education per session (up to 6 hours) from Nebraska DHHS Regulation and Licensure, Board of NHA has been approved for this on-line series. Appropriate records will be maintained for other disciplines to receive credit from their credentialing organizations. Attendance will be taken in the Zoom meetings.

CANCELLATION POLICY: No cancellations will be accepted for this series. Substitutions welcome.

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