Spotlight Series: Person Centered Care: Isn't that what we have always done? 

(Sponsored by Advancing Excellence)

June 3, 2026 | 1:00 pm ET

1 CE credit for Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers (MN) & NAB for live session attendees

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Creating a Culture of Career Pathways for Professional Caregivers - Sponsored by ComForCare Home Care

June11, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET

1 CE credit for Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers (MN) & NAB for live session attendees

Workforce instability continues to challenge care delivery across aging services, making retention, engagement, and professional growth more critical than ever. This webinar provides a practical, data-driven roadmap for building a culture of career pathways that supports caregiver satisfaction, reduces turnover, and improves care quality. In recognition of CNA Month, participants will explore evidence-based workforce strategies, training investments, and recognition programs, such as Caregiver of the Month and Caregiver of the Year, that elevate caregiving as a profession and strengthen organizational resilience. 

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De-Escalation & Conflict Resolution Approaches for Families & Care Teams 

(Sponsored by ComForCare Home Care)

August 13, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET

1 CE credit for Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers (MN) & NAB for live session attendees

Conflict and communication breakdowns can derail care plans, strain relationships, and compromise outcomes—especially during care transitions or periods of decline. This highly practical webinar equips care teams with de-escalation techniques, structured communication protocols, and role-play scenarios to manage challenging interactions with families and interdisciplinary partners. 

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Evidence-Based Strategies for Supporting Older Adults with Depression and Anxiety 

(Sponsored by ComForCare Home Care)

October 8, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET

1 CE credit for Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers (MN) & NAB for live session attendees

Depression and anxiety are frequently underrecognized in older adults, yet they significantly impact functional status, quality of life, and overall health outcomes. Timed with Mental Illness Awareness Week and Pharmacy Month, this webinar highlights evidence-based screening, referral, and intervention strategies to support emotional well-being in aging populations. 

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Building High-Performing, Resilient Care Teams (Sponsored by ComForCare Home Care)

December 3, 2026 | 2:00 pm ET

1 CE credit for Nurses, Case Managers, Social Workers (MN) & NAB for live session attendees

High-performing care teams are the foundation of quality, consistency, and sustainability in aging services. This webinar focuses on practical leadership strategies to build resilient teams through effective coaching, delegation, and performance measurement. 

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CCSQ Quarterly Stakeholder Webinar

Tuesday, May 12 from 10-11 am MST 

Join Dr. Dora Hughes, Chief Medical Officer of CMS and Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ), and the CCSQ leadership team for an engaging update on our work to strengthen health care quality, safety, and coverage. Hear the latest on recent policy developments and how these efforts are accelerating progress toward improving care and outcomes for beneficiaries in Medicare, Medicaid, and the Marketplace. 

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Understanding the Updated Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage Form 

From Healthcare Provider Solutions 

An important update providers should implement immediately is the revised fee-for-service ABN, or Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage form. This form is used when a patient requests, or is expected to require, services that are not covered by Medicare, making it a critical component of both patient communication and proper billing practices.

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OASIS-E2 Changes training is now available on TRAIN 

This microlearning provides a brief overview of the changes in OASIS for version E2, effective April 1, 2026, including the removal, alignment, replacement, and updates to item language, as well as the addition of a new section on completing OASIS for patients with all payers in Chapter 1. 

Select the above link after logging into TRAIN to access the self-study lesson.

Appendix D of the OASIS-E2 manual provides a deeper dive into all the updates in the new version.  

April 2026 CMS Quarterly OASIS Q&As 

The quarterly OASIS Q&As have been released. Select the above link to read about questions and answers for guidance on topics such as software,  resources, collaboration, functional mobility (Section GG), Falls (Section J), Nutrition (Section K), Active Diagnoses, and Pressure Ulcers.

The Preliminary April 2026 IPRs for the expanded HHVBP Model have been published in the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES).

Follow the instructions on how to access the IPRs, available on the Expanded HHVBP Model webpage, under “Model Reports.”