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Tomorrow’s Huddle: Nursing Home Rates, Billing & Minimum Wage Updates
On September 3, 2026 by Jessica Lacher
Join us tomorrow for The Huddle, a complimentary, members-only webinar designed to keep you informed on timely issues impacting aging services providers.
New QUEST Report Available: First Quarter 2026 Insights
On September 3, 2026 by Julie Apold
The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report for the first quarter, 2026 is now available, providing members with timely insights into trends shaping the senior care sector.
Restorative Nursing: An Investment in SNF Quality and Financial Performance
On August 27, 2026 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Skilled nursing facilities operate in an environment where reimbursement, quality outcomes, staffing efficiency, and resident function are increasingly interconnected. Yet one valuable clinical program is often underdeveloped or viewed primarily as an MDS requirement: restorative nursing.
Nursing Workforce Standards Board Hosting Forums and Conducting a Survey
On August 27, 2026 by Jeff Bostic
As part of their statutory mandate to collect feedback from nursing home employees and employers, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board is hosting a series of forums and conducting a survey. The survey is designed to get feedback from both employees and employers.
DHS Releases Application for Grant Program Intended to Cover Gap in Minimum Wage Effective Date
On August 27, 2026 by Jeff Bostic
Now that DHS has published rate notices, they’ve also released a grant program intended to cover a gap in the minimum wage increase due to the delay in 2026 rates being approved.
Federal Court Dismisses Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Lawsuit
On August 20, 2026 by Mark Schulz
On August 17, U.S. District Court Judge Nancy Brasel issued an Order dismissing the lawsuit that LeadingAge Minnesota, along with our Long-Term Care Imperative (LTCI) partner, filed in March 2026 challenging the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board (NHWSB).
Moratorium Exception Process Application Posted
On July 30, 2026 by Jeff Bostic
The application materials for another round of the nursing facility moratorium exceptions process were recently posted on the MDH website. Nursing homes interested in applying for approval to fund a construction project will need to complete all the required application materials and return them to MDH by December 17, 2026.
Fire Drills vs. Preparedness Exercises: What’s the difference?
On July 2, 2026 by Mark Schulz
State and federal regulations require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to have emergency plans that describe how they will respond to emergencies, including fires in the building. These same regulations also require facilities to practice those plans.
Quality Specialist Certificate Program – Registration Now Open
On May 21, 2026 by Sharon Hollister
Strong quality leadership is essential in today’s aging services environment, where quality measures, payment programs, and consumer expectations continue to evolve.
Strengthening Emergency Preparedness with MOUs
On May 21, 2026 by Mark Schulz
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) are a key part of a long-term care facility’s emergency preparedness plan, helping ensure residents can be safely transferred or temporarily sheltered when a facility cannot maintain operations.
Approved Moratorium Applications Announced by MDH
On April 9, 2026 by Jeff Bostic
MDH recently notified nursing homes that submitted proposals in the current moratorium exceptions round of their approval status. All five proposals were approved, representing a total annual state cost of just under $1.1 million.
LTC Imperative Completes Surveys that Support Legislative Efforts
On March 26, 2026 by Jeff Bostic
Each year, The Long-Term Care Imperative conducts a Workforce and Financial Conditions survey to gauge key metrics for the aging services sector.
CMS Announces Withhold of over $250 Million in Medicaid Funds for Minnesota
On February 26, 2026 by Jeff Bostic
Yesterday, CMS at the White House announced that they would be withholding $259 million in federal funds for Minnesota due to “unsupported or potentially fraudulent Medicaid claims.” The amount was based on a review of claims from the fourth quarter of 2025.
Nursing Home Care Compare iQIES Transition Update
On January 15, 2026 by Julie Apold
CMS has recently moved nursing home survey and certification data into its new cloud-based system, iQIES (Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System). While this modernization is intended to improve data quality and reliability, the transition has resulted in data discrepancies that may be visible on Nursing Home Care Compare.
UCARE Under Court Ordered “Rehabilitation”
On January 15, 2026 by Jeff Bostic
Late last year, health insurer UCARE announced that due to mounting financial losses they would be shutting down operations. They are now officially in court ordered “rehabilitation” which has put MDH in charge of all UCARE operations.
SNF Off-Cycle Revalidations Suspended Indefinitely
On December 11, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has indefinitely suspended the Skilled Nursing Facility Off-Cycle Revalidation required by January 1, 2026. It is important to note that only the January 1 (“off-cycle”) compliance date has been suspended.
Minnesota’s Economic Forecast Offers Mixed Signals for Aging Services
On December 4, 2025 by Erin Huppert
Today, Minnesota officials released its fall economic forecast, which will inform state lawmakers’ priorities in 2026.
CLA Releases Annual Industry Trends Report
On October 30, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota business partner CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) recently released their 40th Annual SNF Cost Comparison and Industry Trends Report. This year's report is centered on the importance of understanding the reimbursement landscape, how quality drives performance, and enhancing business operations and acumen.
OLA Accompanying MDH Surveyors on Licensing Surveys
On June 5, 2025 by Kari Everson
The State of Minnesota recently announced that staff from the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) will be accompanying Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) surveyors during certain licensing surveys.
Last Chance: Apply by April 15 for Dual-Training Pipeline Grants
On April 10, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Office of Higher Education's (OHE) Dual-Training Pipeline Grant is open for applications until April 15.